Good morning! It’s Aug. 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then some sun in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be cool with low clouds breaking for some sun; watch for large waves and rough surf. The high will be 70, with a low of 54.
Capitola / Soquel news
Santa Cruz County schools ask parents to provide children’s health insurance info to sustain free mental health services. Capitola residents can participate in two transportation surveys, one closing Monday.
What families need to know about the free mental health services provided by Santa Cruz County public schools
By Hillary Ojeda
Aug 31, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Paradigm Sport Defense Clinic
A softball-specific weekly clinic designed to keep our gloves and our feet smooth on defense. This clinic is held once a week at Jade Street Park …
At Jade Street Park on Aug. 31
Repeats 4 more times until Sept. 28
Open Mic · Every Monday 5-8p
Come share what you love · what you are working on …
At The Ugly Mug on Aug. 31
WomenCARE Cancer Support Group
WomenCARE offers a safe place where women with any type of cancer will find mutual support, shared experience, and open hearts.
Via Zoom on Sept. 1
Repeats 18 more times until Jan. 5
Discovering Buddhism: How to Meditate
Join us for a beginner Buddhist class series on basic meditation techniques. Learn the definition and purpose of meditation, how to sit properly …
At Land of Medicine Buddha on Sept. 1
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.
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a proposed project at 3230 Crystal Heights Dr. in the Soquel Planning Area. The application seeks approval to establish a new three-bedroom short-term rental at this address, where guests would be able to stay for up to 30 days at a time. The proposed rental would not be hosted by the owner during guest stays and therefore requires a Non-Hosted Short-Term Rental Permit. (view application)
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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