Good morning! It’s July 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Today will see areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and cool. The high will be 63 with a low of 50. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz County’s backyard cottage construction halved despite eased rules, as rising costs and high interest rates slow projects and threaten housing goals.
Santa Cruz County eased rules for ‘granny flats’ – so why did construction plummet by half?
By Dieter Holger
Jul 2, 2026
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Resource Recovery Public Summer Tours
Free public tours of the City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility are here. Don’t miss this educational community favorite activity!
At City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility on July 3
Repeats 7 more times until Aug. 14
Wilder Fourth of July
Celebrate 250 years of the great American melting pot at American Roots: A Wilder Ranch 4th of July from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. Enjoy …
At Wilder Ranch State Park on July 4
Rancho del Oso: Guided Hike- Marsh Trail/Hoover Loop Trail
Join us on a 0.5-1.5 mile tour based on group preference. Trails available are the Marsh Trail, the Hoover Loop Trail, or both. Our Nature and History…
At Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center on July 5
Repeats 3 more times until Aug. 15
Wilder Ranch State Park – Ranch History Tour
Want to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekl…
At Wilder Ranch State Park on July 5
Repeats 38 more times until Nov. 15
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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