Good morning! It’s Aug. 7 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Capitola / Soquel
Today will see areas of low clouds, then sun and pleasantly cool. The high will be 70 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (9/11).
Capitola / Soquel news
Santa Cruz County’s summer food features Puerto Rican dishes at Luna’s Borikén Bites and fried green tomatoes at Pretty Good Advice. The RTC plans up to $75 million in bonds for Highway 1 and rail trail projects.
Facing rising costs, RTC moves to issue bonds to finance highway, rail trail projects
By Max Chun
Aug 7, 2026
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
DAVE “NELLY” NELSON PHOTOGRAPHY
Get stoked, Santa Cruz! 🌊📸 We are beyond hyped to host an exclusive art exhibit featuring the legendary work of decorated surf and ocean photographer…
At Sunny California on Aug. 7
August First Friday @ Treehouse!
Celebrate the summer with us! Community over everything. <3 Stop by & enjoy great music …
At Treehouse Dispensary on Aug. 7
1st Friday w/ Local Honey
5:30-7:30 p.m. Local Honey is a Santa Cruz-based band that drips with honey sweet harmony and hums with tight, inventive musicianship.
At Discretion Brewing on Aug. 7
Farmers market Saturday
The 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 Dr., 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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