Good morning! It’s June 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and not as warm in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Today will be mostly sunny and not as warm but pleasant. The high will be 79 with a low of 61. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).


Bonny Doon / Davenport news

In local voting in the California governor’s race, Tom Steyer led in whiter, college-educated areas; Xavier Becerra won Latino-majority communities like Watsonville, advancing to a November run-off against Republican Steve Hilton.

See which Santa Cruz County communities backed Becerra, Steyer and Hilton

See which Santa Cruz County communities backed Becerra, Steyer and Hilton

By Dieter Holger

Jun 11, 2026


What’s new around you

▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Guided Coastal Birding Walk at Wilder Ranch
Guided Coastal Birding Walk at Wilder Ranch

On this 2.5-mile hike, be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along the way. You will hel…

At Wilder Ranch State Park on June 12
Repeats once more on June 26

Resource Recovery Public Summer Tours
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! Summer Publi…

At City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility on June 12
Repeats 10 more times until Aug. 14

Glassblowing for Dads and Grads
Glassblowing for Dads and Grads

Hey! Grads are already walking, and Dad’s Day is just around the corner on June 21! Don’t give them things, give them an experience in the hot shop! R…

At Chris Johnson Glass – Studio Zayante on June 13
Repeats 5 more times until June 28


Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • A large 5-foot-wide Comcast communication line fell and blocked both lanes of the road at 1500 Smith Grade. The road was completely closed while fire and utility crews responded, and Comcast was notified to fix the downed line. The incident was reported on Wednesday.

No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.