Good morning! It’s December 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cooler; a morning shower in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Today will be a shower in places this morning; otherwise, mostly cloudy and cooler. There is a 40% chance of rain. The high will be 60 with a low of 50. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Rain, some heavy, to affect the area from late Saturday night into late Sunday night
Bonny Doon / Davenport news
New businesses in Santa Cruz County span restaurants, home care, auto services, therapy, and retail shops across Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Capitola, Aptos, Soquel, Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, and Scotts Valley.
This week in Santa Cruz County business: County ranked in GoFundMe’s top 10 for donations; investors snapping up local homes
By Jessica M. Pasko
Dec 17, 2025
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Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Glassblowing – Holiday Ornament Workshop
Pick your favorite colors and make two blown-glass holiday ornaments in this special afternoon workshop that is only offered at this time of year. In …
At Chris Johnson Glass-Studio Zayante on December 20
Repeats once more on December 27
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 20
Repeats 3 more times until December 28
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 December 20
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A hit and run happened on northbound Highway 17 at El Rancho in the Eastside / Live Oak area. No injuries were reported. The incident was reported today.
- A car hit a deer at 6:07 a.m. today on southbound Highway 1 at the Airport Blvd. offramp in Watsonville / Pajaro. Fluids were leaking from the car, and fire services were on the way. No injuries were reported. A tow truck was called and was expected to arrive within 25 minutes.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to last until 3:59 p.m. on April 1, 2026.
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No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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