Good morning! It’s June 19 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Low clouds, then sun and cool in Capitola / Soquel

Today will be cool with low clouds giving way to sunshine. The high will be 69 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).


Capitola / Soquel news

Santa Cruz County home sales and inventory have increased, providing more options, but potential interest rate hikes amid inflation and global instability may impact affordability.

County home sales and inventory continue to rise as summer begins

County home sales and inventory continue to rise as summer begins

By Max Chun

Jun 19, 2026


Lookout Santa Cruz

What’s new around you

▼︎ food inspections   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel

Death And Saxes
Death And Saxes

5:30-7:30 p.m. Jazz quartet based in Santa Cruz. Death And Saxes is: John Bouwsma – Tenor Saxophone Harrison Brand – Guitar Jamie Brudnick – Upright Bass…

At Discretion Brewing on June 19

Parent Nest A Guided Play and Connection Series
Parent Nest A Guided Play and Connection Series

Parent Nest A Guided Play and Connection Series Fridays 10am Session 1: February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Session 2: March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Session…

At Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery on June 19

Lego Brick Builder Fridays
Lego Brick Builder Fridays

Lego Brick Builder Fridays Fridays, 3-4 p.m. 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 June 19

Little Discoverer Fridays
Little Discoverer Fridays

Little Discoverer Infant/Toddler Fridays 10:30-11 a.m. Make Fridays memorable with the Museum of Discovery’s Infant Toddler Class—a fantastic b…

At Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery – MOD on June 19


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


Restaurant inspections

County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.

  • Britannia Arms Of Capitola at 110 Monterey Ave., Capitola, passed a county health inspection on June 17 with no critical issues.

No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.