Good morning! It’s Aug. 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and delightful in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be mostly sunny and delightful; large waves and rough surf could affect the area. The high will be 77, with a low of 59. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11).
Top news from nearby
Watsonville canceled a 21-unit townhome project near the airport after a judge ruled the city violated airport safety and environmental laws during approval.
Watsonville rescinds approval for 21-unit housing project after airport safety lawsuit
By Tania Ortiz
Aug 27, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
RoCreate Jewelry Pop-Up + Live Music
Grab a beer and browse handmade jewelry by Discretion beer bestower & local artisan Rochelle Ferro of RoCreate!
At Discretion Brewing on Aug. 27
Central Coast Resource Panel
Meet with your peers at an Echo organized resource panel!
At Santa Cruz County Association of REALTORS on Aug. 27
The Thursday Night Wine Down
Come kick off the weekend early with The Thursday Night Wine Down. Grab a glass of wine at Cocoa Vino in Capitola Village and settle in for a musical …
At Cocoa Vino on Aug. 27
Repeats 13 more times until Nov. 26
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.
- Alternating lanes are closed on south Highway 1 at Bay Avenue because of shoulder work. The closure is expected to end on Aug. 31.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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