Good morning! It’s July 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Areas of low clouds, then sun in Capitola / Soquel

Today will be nice with areas of low clouds, then sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 71 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 pm.

9 am

59°

Mostly cloudy

11 am

63°

1 pm

68°

3 pm

71°

Mostly sunny

5 pm

69°

7 pm

65°

Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend


Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Soquel San Jose Road is down to one lane between Rancho Soquel Road and Conference Ground Road until the end of October. This is because of repairs to stormwater damage. The work is happening from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. You might face delays or have to wait for up to 30 minutes if the road is temporarily closed.

Cabrillo Stage

Community crime report

  • A hit and run happened at 10 a.m. on July 1st near the 1900 block of Wharf Road in Capitola. (source)

Top news from nearby

Apple is set to fund an affordable housing project in Santa Cruz, aiming to alleviate the city’s affordability crisis, though local officials were unaware of the plans.


Things to do in Capitola / Soquel

Visions of America: All Stories, All People, All Places
Visions of America: All Stories, All People, All Places

Join us for a screening and discussion of PBS “Visions of America: All Stories, All People, All Places,” a 3-part, digital-first series discussing our country and the people that have contributed

At Capitola Branch Library on July 18
Repeats once more on July 25

Santa Cruda LIVE at Thursday Night Music!
Santa Cruda LIVE at Thursday Night Music!

Thursday Night Music!

At Bargetto Winery on July 18

Jim Greiner's Third Friday Community Drumming Session In Soquel Village
Jim Greiner’s Third Friday Community Drumming Session In Soquel Village

Percussionist, educator and community drumming leader Jim Greiner will conduct the next in his ongoing series of Third Friday Community Drumming Sessions on Friday, July19th, in Soquel Village

At Congregational Church of Soquel on July 19

Embracing Your Roots:  A Sensory Journey to Grounding, Healing, and Nourishment
Embracing Your Roots: A Sensory Journey to Grounding, Healing, and Nourishment

Our journey for grounding is designed to help you connect with your Root Chakra through a holistic approach that engages all five senses. Perfect for anyone seeking mindfulness, balance, and a deeper

At Breath+Oneness Yoga on July 21