Good morning! It’s May 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds yielding to sun in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be clouds yielding to sun. The high will be 71 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.
Capitola / Soquel news
Panetta to introduce new legislation aimed at ensuring battery storage systems are safer
By Tania Ortiz
May 8, 2026
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Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, May 7-10
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
May 7, 2026
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Honoring Mother Earth: Sound Bath + Reiki
The earthy Taurus energy of the moment invites us to anchor ourselves more deeply and honor our connection to Mother Earth. We will open ourselves to …
At Breath + Oneness on May 8
Lego Brick Builder Fridays
Lego Brick Builder Fridays Fridays, 3-4pm 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 May 8
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 May 8
Little Discoverer Fridays
Little Discoverer Infant/Toddler Fridays Fridays 10:30-11am Make Fridays memorable with the Museum of Discovery’s Infant Toddler Class—a fantastic b…
At Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery – MOD on May 8
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.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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