Good morning! It’s May 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny. The high will be 68 with a low of 55. Intermittent clouds now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz’s population declined 1.3% since 2024 due to high housing costs and low wages, reflecting a broader trend in expensive California cities, per new Census data.
Santa Cruz’s population decline has widened. Low-wage jobs and high housing costs are reasons why.
By Dieter Holger
May 21, 2026
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Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Wilder Ranch State Park: Guided Coastal Nature Walk
On this 2.5-mile, 2-hour family-friendly walk, you will explore the plants, animals, and geology of the Santa Cruz County coastal bluffs. Bring water,…
At Wilder Ranch State Park on May 23
Guided Coastal Walk at Wilder Ranch
On this 2.5-mile, family-friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed-toe shoes, layer…
At Wilder Ranch State Park on May 23
Repeats 2 more times until June 6
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 May 23
Repeats 49 more times until Nov. 15
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is one-way traffic on Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in Brookdale because of work being done. This is expected to end on Aug. 31.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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