Good morning! It’s July 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and cool in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Today will be partly sunny and cool. The high will be 64 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11). Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday
Bonny Doon / Davenport news
Christopher and Vanessa Chamberlain sold the Davenport Roadhouse after five challenging years. The restaurant, affected by the pandemic, CZU fires, and 2023 storms, will reopen Friday under undisclosed new ownership.
‘We would 100% do it again’: As Davenport Roadhouse changes hands, former owners reflect on five years
By Lily Belli
Jul 16, 2025
What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Bonny Doon / Davenport
Bargetto Winery: Music in the Courtyard
Head to Bargetto Winery’s creekside courtyard in Soquel on Thursday evenings for Live Music and Wine! There is no cover charge and wine by the glass a…
At Bargetto Winery on July 17
Wilder Ranch Junior Rangers
Join us for Junior Rangers at Wilder Ranch State Park! 7-12 year old kids will learn about the park’s nature and history through interactive programs …
At Wilder Ranch State Park on July 18
Repeats once more on July 25
Wilder Ranch State Parks – Junior Rangers
Join us for Junior Rangers at Wilder Ranch State Park! 7-12 year old kids will learn about the park’s nature and history through interactive programs …
At Wilder Ranch State Park on July 18
Repeats once more on July 25
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A black Toyota Tacoma rolled over and landed about 16 feet off the road on its roof near the entrance to Big Creek Lumber at 3564 Highway 1. The incident was reported as a non-injury collision, and the vehicle was found on its side. A wrecker was needed to tow it from a 20-foot embankment. The solo occupant was out of the vehicle, and there was no road blockage. The incident was reported today.
- A traffic hazard was reported today on Highway 17 Northbound at Laurel in Scotts Valley. The California Highway Patrol conducted a traffic break from Sugarloaf to handle the situation.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for road excavation. This closure will continue until 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
Did you know?
Percentage of workers who work from home in your community is
8.2%
Bonny Doon / Davenport
compared with…
16%
Santa Cruz County
14%
California
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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