Good morning! It’s July 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be areas of low clouds, then sun and nice. The high will be 76 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead: Seasonal temperatures for the next 5 days
Capitola / Soquel news
Coin flip settles first district in Capitola’s shift to neighborhood elections
By Tania Ortiz
Jul 27, 2026
Carmageddon: Capitola City Council greenlights slate of improvements for Bay Avenue corridor
By Max Chun
Jul 27, 2026
Annual Wharf to Wharf Race draws 16,000 runners to Santa Cruz County
By Kevin Painchaud
Jul 26, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Salsa Level 2
Spice up your dance, Mondays in July at the Mid County Social Center in Capitola. The Monday night dance workshop includes Salsa Level 2 at 6:15…
At Mid County Social Center on July 27
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. Pre-registration…
At via ZOOM on July 28
Repeats 23 more times until January 5
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This closure will last until August 31 at 7:01 a.m.
- There are alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30, 2027, at 6:59 a.m.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.