Good morning! It’s June 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny and pleasant in Capitola / Soquel

Today will be pleasant with areas of low clouds, then sun. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 76 with a low of 49. Mostly cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 pm.

9 am

60°

Mostly cloudy

11 am

65°

1 pm

70°

3 pm

74°

Mostly sunny

5 pm

76°

7 pm

70°

Looking ahead: Cool from Wednesday to Sunday


Top news from nearby

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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Some lanes on North SR-1 at 41st Avenue are closed off and on because of road paving. This started on June 15 and will end on June 18.
  • Long-term projects: Starting today, there’s a single lane closure on Soquel San Jose Road between Rancho Soquel Road and Conference Ground Road. This is due to repairs for stormwater damage. Expect traffic delays and temporary road closures lasting up to 30 minutes from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This will continue until the end of October, as long as the weather allows.
Map of traffic incidents

Bay Federal Credit Union

Community crime report

  • A person was arrested for causing a disturbance while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This happened at 6 p.m. on June 10, near Soquel Drive and Robertson Road in Santa Cruz County. (source)
Map of law-enforcement incidents

Things to do in Capitola / Soquel

Santa Cruz Black Film Series: Descendant
Santa Cruz Black Film Series: Descendant

The final film of the series, Descendant tells the story of the Clotilda – the last known ship to smuggle stolen Africans to America.

At Capitola Branch Library on Jun 19, 2024

Ribbon Cutting: Edward Jones office of Mark Gerber
Ribbon Cutting: Edward Jones office of Mark Gerber

Please join us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Edward Jones office of Mark Gerber in Capitola.

At 2121 41st Ave suite 207 on Jun 20, 2024

Third Friday Community Drumming with Jim Greiner In Soquel
Third Friday Community Drumming with Jim Greiner In Soquel

Communicate, collaborate & Celebrate through rhythm!

At Congregational Church of Soquel on Jun 21, 2024

Microdose Breathwork & Sound Bath Journey
Microdose Breathwork & Sound Bath Journey

Dive deep with your breath & inner voice, opened by the gentle portal of magic mushrooms. Your journey includes tea, breathwork, + soundbath

At Breath+Oneness Yoga on Jun 22, 2024
Repeats 1 more times until Jun 22, 2024