Good morning! It’s April 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and pleasant in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be mostly sunny and pleasant. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 73 with a low of 47. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11).
Looking ahead: Expect showers late Monday night.
Top news from nearby
District 4 supervisor candidates Felipe Hernandez, Tony Nuñez and Elias Gonzales discussed South County plans and key issues during Wednesday’s election forum.
District 4 county supervisor candidates make case to voters during Wednesday night forum
By Tania Ortiz
Apr 16, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Illuminated Sound: An Energy-Infused Sound Bath
Bask in the soothing alchemy of sound and light. Join Susan every first Thursday evening for this unique session that combines the higher-dimensional …
At Breath + Oneness on April 16
Cabrillo College Job & Internship Fair
Connect with hundreds of qualified applicants searching for opportunities at companies like yours!
At Cabrillo College on April 16
Job & Internship Fair
Connect with dozens of companies searching for talent like yours! OPEN to PUBLIC – All are Welcome to Attend Discover a wide variety of positions for:…
At Cabrillo College on April 16
Nina Gerber & Chris Webster · Thur 4/16, 7-9p, $30adv
Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026 Superb Guitar; Wonderful Voice Nina Gerber & Chris Webster Songwriter and poet, Rags Ro…
At The Ugly Mug on April 16
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Sugo @ Discretion at 2703 41st Ave., Suite A, Soquel, passed a county health inspection on April 14 with no critical issues.
- Surf City Sandwich at 4101 Soquel Dr. Suite B1, Soquel, passed a county health inspection on April 14 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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