Good morning! It’s Oct. 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny and very warm in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be very warm with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 89 with a low of 61.
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz ranks sixth-most-dangerous California city for cyclists, revealing persistent bike infrastructure gaps despite recent safety improvements, a new study finds.
Santa Cruz ranks sixth among California’s most dangerous cities for cyclists, study shows
By Max Chun
Oct 16, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- The on-ramp from Park Avenue to southbound Highway 1 is facing closures for paving work. The closure is expected to end on Nov. 19.
- The southbound Highway 1 off-ramp at Bay Avenue is scheduled to be closed for approximately four months as crews reconstruct the ramp as part of the bus-on-shoulder facility. The closure began on Aug. 2.
Property code violations
County officials cite property owners for issues such as substandard housing, illegal uses of buildings, property maintenance, abandoned appliances or furniture, construction without permits, and other issues that affect public safety and quality of life.
- The code violation case (NV24885) for the property at 3470 North Main St., Soquel, has now been resolved after being first cited on May 9, 2023. The violations included an unpermitted yurt structure — lacking plumbing and occupied by a renter — and an unpermitted conversion of a garage into an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The case reached the hearing milestone, and the property owner has been assessed fees that must be paid to the county as part of the resolution process.
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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