Good morning! It’s July 10 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 73 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Intermittent clouds now, changing to mostly cloudy at 8 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Capitola / Soquel news
Santa Cruz Shakespeare opens summer at DeLaveaga Park with “Much Ado About Nothing” (Sat) and “Macbeth” (Sun), 2 p.m., tickets from $15. Minimalist collage workshop Thursday, 5 p.m., Tumbleweed Found.
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, July 9-12
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Jul 9, 2026
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Midtown Summer Block Party 2026
Midtown Summer Block Party Fridays 5-8:30pm, May 29 – August 28 Get ready, Santa Cruz — Event Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party is back fo…
At Midtown Square on July 10
Grateful Dead Night – Feat. Joel Martin
5:30-7:30pm Joel Martin’s Grateful Zone – Acoustic one-man show featuring Joel Martin, a professionally touring solo performer who has p…
At Discretion Brewing on July 10
Lego Brick Builder Fridays
Lego Brick Builder Fridays, 3-4 pm. Calling All Master Builders! Get ready to unleash your creativity and engineering skills at the Children’s…
At Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery – MOD on July 10
Parent Nest A Guided Play and Connection Series
Parent Nest A Guided Play and Connection Series Fridays 10 am Session 1: February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Session 2: March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Session…
At Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery on July 10
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Traffic lights were not working at the intersection of Highway 9 and Graham Hill Rd in San Lorenzo Valley. As of 8:55 p.m., the signals were still out and there was heavy traffic in the area. The issue was reported yesterday.
- There will be alternating lane closures in both directions on Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30, 2027, at 6:59 a.m.
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This is expected to end at 7:01 a.m. on August 31.
- There is one-way traffic on South Highway 9 in the San Lorenzo Valley due to electrical work. This closure will last until 6:01 a.m. on July 15.
- A lane on Highway 9 at Kirby Street in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for asphalt paving. The closure will last until July 16.
- South Highway 1 at Route 129 in Watsonville / Pajaro is facing closures for Gore excavation. The closure is expected to end at 2:59 p.m. on July 13.
- A lane is closed on east and west SR-129 at Highway 1 in Watsonville and Pajaro because of curb, gutter, and sidewalk work. The closure will last until July 13.
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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