Good morning! It’s May 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds giving way to sun in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 67 with a low of 53. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.
Capitola / Soquel news
Capitola’s Sugar Bakery’s viral fruit mousse cakes sell out daily. Soquel High’s Jim Stewart retires after 30 years as band director. Capitola moves toward district-based elections. Local arts, food, and music events happen this weekend.
More than music: Jim Stewart’s 30 years of building community in Soquel High’s band class
By Hillary Ojeda
May 1, 2026
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, April 30-May 3
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Apr 30, 2026
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Barney Art Show
Sunny California Honors The Vibrant Legacy of Shawn “Barney” Barron: Art, Surf, & Soul Step into the brilliant, wild, and colorful world of a true San…
At Sunny California on May 1
Live Oak Jack Rabbit Student Artists Showcase
The 5th Annual Live Oak Jack Rabbit art, athletic, music, and food festival will take place on 4/19 at Shoreline Middle School! Event participants and…
At Palace Art & Office Supply on May 1
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