Good morning! It’s December 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Today will be mostly sunny. The high will be 58 with a low of 47. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of mold in the air. Sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 1 p.m.
Looking ahead: Mostly sunny this weekend
Top news from nearby
Murray Street Bridge construction disrupts traffic and businesses; strict environmental rules and utility work prevent shortening the three-year timeline, with completion scheduled for next summer.
From steelhead to sewer lines: Why the Murray Street Bridge rebuild can’t move faster
By Lily Belli
Dec 2, 2025
Beach hazards, coastal flood advisory in effect this week for Santa Cruz County
By Cecilia Schutz
Dec 1, 2025
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Music, Art, and the Warm Glow of a Glassblowing Furnace
We are so excited to host local fused glass artist April Zilber as our guest artist this month, and not only because her glass panels and jewelry are …
At Chris Johnson Glass – Studio Zayante on December 5
Bargetto Winery’s 33rd Art in the Cellars
✨ Get ready for Bargetto Winery’s 33rd Annual Art in the Cellars! Step into our historic cellars and discover the magic of the season with 50+ local a…
At Bargetto Winery on December 6
Repeats once more on December 7
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 December 6
Repeats 7 more times until December 28
Wreath Making at Sea to Sky Farm on Dec 7th
Come join Chris and Tina at the farm for a fun and creative wreath-making workshop!
At Sea to Sky Farm on December 7
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a project at 6977 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz 95060. The proposal seeks approval to establish a new two-bedroom vacation rental within an existing single-family home, allowing overnight stays of up to 30 days at a time. As part of the process, the property owner is applying for a vacation rental permit. (view application)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Northbound Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley is down to one-way traffic because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on December 5.
Did you know?
Percent of households with married couples in your community is
52%
Bonny Doon / Davenport
compared with…
Unknown
Santa Cruz County
Unknown
California
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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