Good morning! It’s July 28 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Today will be some low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny; watch for and avoid life-threatening rip currents. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 74 with a low of 59. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11). Mostly clear now, changing to partly sunny at 8 a.m.

Looking ahead: Mostly sunny this weekend


Top news from nearby

Hundreds gathered at UC Santa Cruz’s Quarry Amphitheater for an emotional memorial honoring musician Oliver Tree, celebrating his global influence and Santa Cruz roots with music, comedy, and heartfelt tributes.


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Bargetto Winery's Thursday Night Music
Bargetto Winery’s Thursday Night Music

Join us at Bargetto Winery in Soquel on Thursday evenings for Live Music and Wine! 6- 8 PM. No cover charge. Wine by-the-glass for purchase…

At Bargetto Winery on July 30
Repeats 11 more times until October 15

Wilder Ranch Junior Rangers Program
Wilder Ranch Junior Rangers Program

Young adventurers are invited to join the Junior Ranger Program at Wilder Ranch State Park this summer! The free program is 11 a.m. to noon…

At Wilder Ranch State Park on July 31

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!

At City of Santa Cruz Resource Recovery Facility on July 31
Repeats 2 more times until August 14

Wilder Ranch State Park - Ranch History Tour
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?

At Wilder Ranch State Park on August 1
Repeats 42 more times until December 26


New local businesses

  • A new business named MOUNTAIN HIGH CRAFTERS was registered at 81 Vick Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 on July 20. The business was registered by Brent Clarence Jacobs as an individual business.
     
  • A new business named ALEGEND, EOSGROVE, LEGEND TEXT was registered at 160 Pine Flat Rd, Santa Cruz CA 95060 on July 22. The business was registered by Hencke, Joseph David as an individual business.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • There is one-way traffic on Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of ongoing work. This closure will last until August 31.
     
  • There are alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30, 2027, at 6:59 a.m.
     

No crimes to report today

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