Good morning! It’s August 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds, then sun in Capitola / Soquel

Today will be low clouds followed by sunshine. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 73 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Showers now, changing to cloudy at 8 am. Light Rain ending at 8 am.

8 am

57°

15% chance of rain

10 am

62°

10% chance of rain

12 pm

67°

0% chance of rain

2 pm

71°

Mostly sunny

4 pm

72°

6 pm

69°

Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday


Capitola / Soquel news

Pete’s Fish House, a new seafood restaurant by local restaurateur Sarah Orr, is set to open in Capitola Village in August.

Seafood restaurant Pete’s Fish House aims to bring riviera dining to the Capitola Village

Seafood restaurant Pete’s Fish House aims to bring riviera dining to the Capitola Village

By Lily Belli

Aug 1, 2024


Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: On Soquel San Jose Road, between Rancho Soquel Road and Conference Ground Road, there’s a single lane closed for stormwater damage repairs. This started on June 17 and will last until the end of October, happening daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You should expect some traffic delays and temporary road closures that could last up to 30 minutes

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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel

Alex Lucero LIVE at Thursday Night Music!
Alex Lucero LIVE at Thursday Night Music!

Thursday Night Music!

At Bargetto Winery on August 1

Wargin Wines Presents CRYSTAL KINGDOMS by TRACY MARIE OLIVER
Wargin Wines Presents CRYSTAL KINGDOMS by TRACY MARIE OLIVER

Join us for our First Friday reception at Wargin Wines Tasting Room in Soquel Village.

At 5015 Soquel Dr on August 2

Sylvia Valentine: HeartFelt & Found Floral Art
Sylvia Valentine: HeartFelt & Found Floral Art

Sylvia will be in-store for First Friday from 3:30pm – 6:30pm with a selection of small gift art and to kick-off her month-long show on the walls of Palace.

At 1501 41st Ave k on August 2

A Gary Geyer Retrospective
A Gary Geyer Retrospective

Art of Santa Cruz is currently showing a Retrospective of the artwork of the late Gary Geyer, featuring many of his very large tall ship paintings. Many of these original paintings have not been seen.

At 1855 41st Ave suite j 10 on August 2


No crimes to report today

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