Good morning! It’s November 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
A morning shower; cloudy in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be a shower in spots this morning; otherwise, cloudy. There is a 40% chance of rain. The high will be 62 with a low of 49. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather tomorrow afternoon through Sunday afternoon
Top news from nearby
Federal food aid resumed in Santa Cruz County after a brief shutdown, but tougher eligibility rules and higher local costs next year may affect thousands relying on assistance.
Food aid resumes after shutdown, but Santa Cruz County faces bigger challenges ahead
By Lily Belli
Nov 14, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
It’s all about lucky number ~7~ We’ve got $7- House Wines We’ve got $7- Draft Beers We’ve got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rot…
At Capitola Wine Bar on November 14
Repeats 18 more times until December 26
Dan and Laurel Quartet
5:30-7:30pm In this special show, Dan and Laurel play as a quartet with Dan Robbins and Bruce Handloff. About Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomsen: Canadi…
At Discretion Brewing on November 14
Elemental Sound Bath + Reiki
Elemental Sound Bath + Reiki With Ruby & Sam $24 – regular class pricing; passes and memberships apply Immerse yourself in 60 minutes of soothing soun…
At Breath + Oneness on November 14
Repeats once more on December 12
Crys Matthews and Julian Taylor · Thur Nov 14, 7pm, $20adv
The Ugly Mug & Jackson Emmer Present Crys Matthews and Julian Taylor Thursday November 14th 7pm, Doors at 6:30, $20adv Incredible, intimate night of m…
At The Ugly Mug on November 14
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Northbound Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley is down to one-way traffic because of emergency work. This is expected to last until 3:59 p.m. on December 5.
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
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.
- Taqueria Vallarta #2 at 893 41st Ave., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on November 12 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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