Good morning! It’s Sept. 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and nice in Capitola / Soquel
Today will see areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and delightful. The high will be 74 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (6/11). Allergy sufferers beware: There are high amounts of ragweed in the air.
Capitola / Soquel news
As Santa Cruz County grappled with a heat wave, workers adapted with extra water breaks, shade and adjusted hours to stay safe amid rising temperatures. Capitola Village unveils a 625-foot Monterey Bay sea life mural during the Art & Wine Festival this weekend.
New Capitola Village public art brings Monterey Bay wildlife to Monterey Avenue railing
By Alia Yee Noll
Sep 11, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
A Rare Opportunity to Learn from a 50+ Years Tibetan Buddhist Master
🌿 A rare opportunity to learn from a master with more than five decades of Buddhist study, practice, and teaching. This September, Land of Medicine Buddha …
At Land of Medicine Buddha on Sept. 11
Repeats 10 more times until Sept. 27
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
Every week, the Aptos Farmers Market comes alive with the colors, aromas, and flavors of the Central Coast …
At Cabrillo College on Sept. 12
Repeats 88 more times until May 20
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- The southbound Highway 1 off-ramp at Bay Avenue in Capitola 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.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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