Good morning! It’s Sept. 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Cool in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Today will be cool with low clouds breaking for some sun; large waves and rough surf could affect the area. The high will be 60, with a low of 47. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (7/11).


Top news from nearby

The Timber and Plaskett fires near Big Sur have burned over 40,000 acres with low containment. Highway 1 is closed in two areas; residents should monitor updates for evacuation and travel information.

Timber, Plaskett fires grow in Monterey County; Highway 1 closed in two areas

Timber, Plaskett fires grow in Monterey County; Highway 1 closed in two areas

By Tania Ortiz

Sep 1, 2026


Lookout Santa Cruz

What’s new around you

▼︎ new businesses   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

Read on to see the details about each item…


Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport

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? Join us weekly …

At Wilder Ranch State Park on Sept. 5
Repeats 32 more times until Dec. 26

Dave
Dave “Nomad” Miller

At Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn on Sept. 5
Repeats once more on Oct. 3


New local businesses

  • A new business named ALEGEND, EOSGROVE, LEGEND TEXT was registered at 160 Pine Flat Rd., Santa Cruz, on Aug. 24. The business was registered by Eosgrove LLC as a limited liability company.

No crimes to report today

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