Good morning! It’s Oct. 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Areas of low clouds, then sun in Capitola / Soquel

Today will see areas of low clouds, then sun; there could be coastal flooding in prone areas around high tide. The high will be 68 with a low of 45.

Top news from nearby

Santa Cruz County new car sales fell 15% in early 2026 due to high prices, loan rates, and gas costs; used cars and hybrids stay popular, but tighter lending rules hinder some buyers.

Santa Cruz County new car sales fall 15% as gas prices, interest rates squeeze buyers

Santa Cruz County new car sales fall 15% as gas prices, interest rates squeeze buyers

By Dieter Holger

Oct 27, 2026

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What’s new around you

▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ new businesses   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel

WomenCARE Cancer Support Group
WomenCARE Cancer Support Group

Via Zoom on Oct. 27

Trivia Tuesdays at Discretion
Trivia Tuesdays at Discretion

At Discretion Brewing on Oct. 27

Free Pub Trivia
Free Pub Trivia

At Britannia Arms on Oct. 28

Grand Opening
Grand Opening

At Westmont of Santa Cruz on Oct. 28

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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • The on-ramp from Park Avenue to southbound Highway 1 is facing closures until Nov. 19 for paving work.
     
  • The southbound Highway 1 off-ramp at Bay Avenue is scheduled to be closed for approximately four months as crews reconstruct the ramp as part of the bus-on-shoulder facility. The closure began on Aug. 2.

New local businesses

  • A new business named ALLEGRI ELECTRIC CO was registered at 3980 Research Park Court, Suite E, Soque, on Oct. 19. The business was registered by Phil Allegri Electric, Inc. as a corporation.
     
  • A new business named UNDERTOW MARKETING was registered at 445 34th Ave., Santa Cruz, on Oct. 21. The business was registered by Zachary Nathan Bailey as an individual business.
     
  • A new business named CJ’S CLEANING SERVICES was registered at 300 Plum St., #31, Capitola, on Oct. 23. The business was registered by Celeste Robles Trujillo as an individual business.

No crimes to report today

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

Disclosure: Traffic incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.