Good morning! It’s July 1 โ€” here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Turning sunny; cool in Bonny Doon / Davenport

Today will be cool with clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 62 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock โ€” the UV index is extreme (11/11).


Top news from nearby

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to shelve a local ordinance regulating battery storage systems following a decision by the developer of a project proposed for outside Watsonville to seek approval through the state.

Supervisors shelve battery storage ordinance after Watsonville project moves to state

Supervisors shelve battery storage ordinance after Watsonville project moves to state

By Tania Ortiz

Jul 1, 2026


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Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport

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 3
Repeats 7 more times until Aug. 14

Wilder Fourth of July
Wilder Fourth of July

Celebrate 250 years of the great American melting pot at American Roots: A Wilder Ranch 4th of July from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. Enjoy …

At Wilder Ranch State Park on July 4

Rancho del Oso: Guided Hike- Marsh Trail/Hoover Loop Trail
Rancho del Oso: Guided Hike- Marsh Trail/Hoover Loop Trail

Join us on a 0.5-1.5 mile tour based on group preference. Trails available are the Marsh Trail, the Hoover Loop Trail, or both. Our Nature and History…

At Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center on July 5
Repeats 3 more times until Aug. 15

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 weekl…

At Wilder Ranch State Park on July 5
Repeats 38 more times until November 15


No crimes to report today

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