Good morning! It’s January 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and cooler in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Today will be partly sunny and cooler. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 53 with a low of 45. Mostly sunny now, changing to mostly cloudy at 7 p.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showers late tonight
Bonny Doon / Davenport news
Federal land in Santa Cruz County, including Cotoni-Coast Dairies, is protected from oil and gas drilling under a new BLM proposal; environmentalists urge vigilance as public comment is open.
In the Public Interest: Monitoring ICE; temperature rising over rail line; protesting Trump immigration enforcement
January 26, 2026
Around Santa Cruz County politics & policy, including a look ahead at what’s on upcoming agendas for local elected officials and commissions.
OPINION: Sweeping encampments to ‘reduce’ homelessness is a Santa Cruz numbers game — not a solution
By Keith McHenry
Jan 27, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Bargetto Winery’s Thursday Night Music
Join us at Bargetto Winery in Soquel on Thursday evenings for Live Music and Wine! 6-8PM No cover charge. Wine by-the-glass for purchase. Food will be…
At Bargetto Winery on January 29
Repeats 37 more times until October 15
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 January 30
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 January 31
Beach Cleanup @ Scott Creek Beach
Join Save Our Shores for a beach cleanup at Scott Creek Beach! Registration is required, click here to register. Meet Up Location: Please meet us on …
At Scott Creek Beach on January 31
New local businesses
- A new business named CTR BICYCLE REPAIR SHOP was registered at 31 Patrick Road, Santa Cruz CA 95060 on January 22. The business was registered by Christopher Aaron Resendez as an individual business.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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