Good morning! It’s August 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Pleasant with sunshine in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant. The high will be 76 with a low of 56. Mostly sunny now, changing to partly sunny at 6 p.m.
Looking ahead: Cool from Sunday to Tuesday
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz County’s housing market nears a buyer’s market with rising July inventory and sales; experts say buyers may gain more leverage as the slower fall season approaches.
Santa Cruz County housing picture ‘almost a buyer’s market’ as inventory, sales continue rising
By Max Chun
Aug 22, 2025
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Face Yoga: Soften Lines, Boost Symmetry, & Release Stress
Your face holds more tension than you think — and more power than you realize! In this fun and uplifting workshop, you’ll learn how to intentionally m…
At Breath + Oneness on December 31
Parent Nest A Guided Play and Connection Series
Parent Nest A Guided Play and Connection Series Fridays 10am, August 1 – November 21 Session 1 August 8, 15, 22, 29th Session 2 September 5, 12, 19, 2…
At Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery on August 22
Watercolor Seashells Workshop
Have fun with watercolor paint!
At Palace Art & Office Supply on August 22
WomenCARE Healing Circle Workshops Friday& Saturdays
WomenCare provides cancer advocacy, resources, practical and emotional support, and education to women, at each stage of the journey: diagnosis, heali…
At On Zoom contact WomenCARE for links on August 22
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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is a one-way traffic closure on Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. tomorrow.
- Southbound Highway 17 is facing closures for asphalt paving in the Eastside / Live Oak area. The closure is expected to end at 5:01 p.m. tomorrow.
Farmers’ market Saturday
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College features 90 vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses, locally produced olive oil, fresh pasta and gourmet sauces, organic juices, handmade sauerkraut, Corralitos smoked sausages and bacon, artisan breads and baked goods, organic honey, mushrooms, sprouts and microgreens, farm fresh eggs, flowers, potted plants, seedlings, herbs, and an unsurpassed selection of certified California grown fruits, vegetables and nuts.
Saturday 8 a.m. to noon at Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Year Round Read more
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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