Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Brief for Wednesday, July 31

CAPITOLA / SOQUEL NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEF

Good morning! It’s July 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Low clouds, then some sun in Capitola / Soquel

Today will be low clouds followed by some sun. The high will be 71 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 pm.

9 am

60°

Cloudy

11 am

63°

1 pm

68°

3 pm

71°

Mostly sunny

5 pm

69°

7 pm

64°

Partly sunny

Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday

Capitola / Soquel news

Cabrillo College is seeking applicants to fill a vacant seat on its governing board. Santa Cruz County’s tourism industry is experiencing a significant upturn. A study has revealed that wildfire smoke in California contributed to over 52,000 premature deaths. And the Watsonville Strawberry Festival returns this weekend.

Cabrillo College board seeks applicants for vacant seat after member Martha Vega resigns

By Hillary Ojeda

Jul 31, 2024

This week in Santa Cruz County business: Hot summer for tourism, new Santa Cruz Accelerates cohort, Universal Audio hires

By Jessica M. Pasko

Jul 31, 2024

Study: California wildfire smoke contributed to 52,000 premature deaths over 10 years

By Rachel Connolly and Michael Jerrett / The Conversation

Jul 30, 2024

Lily Belli on Food: Dos Pescados opens in Seascape, Food Talk coming to Ulterior, and Watsonville Strawberry Festival returns

By Lily Belli

Jul 30, 2024

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

Long-term projects: Soquel San Jose Road will have one lane closed between Rancho Soquel Road and Conference Ground Road starting June 17 until the end of October. This is because of repairs to damage caused by stormwater. The work will be done from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. You should expect delays and temporary road closures that could last up to 30 minutes.

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