Good morning! It’s Oct. 23 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds giving way to some sun in Capitola / Soquel
This morning will be mostly cloudy, then some sun this afternoon. The high will be 70 with a low of 49.
Capitola / Soquel news
Capitola’s city council race is heated over candidate TJ Welch’s past LGBTQ+ comments and related controversy. Santa Cruz County voters can register, vote early, or return mail ballots before Nov. 3.
How Capitola City Council race turned divisive over candidate TJ Welch’s past LGBTQ+ comments
By Tania Ortiz
Oct 22, 2026
Santa Cruz County Election 2026: Can you still register to vote? What to know before Nov. 3
By Kate Lipsky
Oct 23, 2026
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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 until Nov. 19 for paving work.
- 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.
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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