Good morning! It’s June 26 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and nice in Capitola / Soquel
Today will see areas of low clouds, then some sun and nice. The high will be 72 with a low of 58. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).
Capitola / Soquel news
Civil grand jury reports urge Santa Cruz County to accelerate housing, enhance behavioral health services and improve pedestrian safety.
Grand jury: Santa Cruz County must move faster on housing, strengthen behavioral health system
By Max Chun
Jun 26, 2026
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
The Daisy Store’s Annual Summer Sale
The Daisy Store celebrates summer with a weeklong sale. Everything in the store is 50% off. The Daisy is a volunteer-run, upscale-resale nonprofit …
At The Daisy Store on June 26
Repeats once more on June 27
Capitola Historical Museum 60th Anniversary
Help the Capitola Museum celebrate its 60th year 1966 – 2026! Enjoy birthday cake donated by Gayle’s Bakery. Reading of the Mayor’s Proclamation …
At Capitola Museum on June 26
Pet Emporium Ribbon-Cutting
Ribbon-cutting at Pet Emporium Join us for a ribbon-cutting celebration at Pet Emporium’s new location in the Begonia Plaza!
At Pet Emporium on June 26
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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