Good morning! It’s Sept. 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Capitola / Soquel
Today will see areas of low clouds, then sun and pleasant. The high will be 76 with a low of 56.
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz County’s housing market remained steady in August with increased listings and a slight sales dip, despite a 0.25% Federal Reserve rate hike. Experts monitor potential fall impacts.
County housing market remains steady as Federal Reserve hikes interest rates
By Max Chun
Sep 18, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Community Health Trust
This year’s Health Forum for medical professionals focuses on Youth Mental Health in Pajaro Valley: Understanding Needs, Building Solutions.
At Cabrillo College Multiculteral Student Center on Sept. 18
Health Forum
Each year, CHT brings together healthcare professionals and public health experts for a half-day forum focused on timely issues impacting the health a…
At Cabrillo College Multicultural Student Center, on Sept. 18
7-Day Buddhist Retreat: White Tara and the Three Principal Paths
Join us for this rare opportunity to receive teachings on White Tara and Lama Tsong Khapa’s Three Principal Paths. The retreat will begin with …
At Land of Medicine Buddha on Sept. 18
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 1 is facing closures at Park Avenue for paving work. The closure is expected to end on Nov. 19.
- 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.
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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