Good morning! It’s December 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be patchy morning fog will reduce visibiity; otherwise, sun and some clouds. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 63 with a low of 49. Fog now, changing to partly sunny at 1 p.m.
Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather late Saturday night through late Wednesday night
Capitola / Soquel news
Capitola Library is installing rooftop solar panels for energy self-sufficiency and $30,000 annual savings. Parking and EV charging spaces will be unavailable Dec. 22–24, but the library will stay open.
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Flynn Creek Circus presents ‘The Bridge’
The Bridge is an authentic, original, child pleasing tale. Inspired by a wolf, Nordic Legend and the architecture of connection, The Bridge is a fresh…
At Capitola Mall on December 18
Repeats 28 more times until January 4
Sound Bath: Journey to the Center of the Heart
Connecting breath, sacred imagery and sound, Jeilene will take you on a deep journey into the stillpoint of your heart chakra, connecting you with the…
At Breath + Oneness on December 18
Flynn Creek Circus – The Bridge
‘The Bridge’ is an authentic, original, child pleasing tale. Inspired by a wolf, Nordic Legend and the architecture of connection, ‘The Bridge’ is a…
At Capitola Mall on December 18
Repeats 17 more times until January 4
Third Thursdays w/ Slingshot
5:30-7:30pm With a big map and no planned destination, this trio of seasoned improvisers from the jazz and jam band worlds use song and structure the …
At Discretion Brewing on December 18
Repeats 2 more times until February 19
Property development
- A permit application has been filed for a project at 4140 PORTER Gulch Road in Aptos, proposing the construction of a 4,800 square foot accessory structure that will not be used for living purposes. The planned building site is on the west side of Porter Gulch Road, approximately 2,000 feet north of Johanna Road This project requires an Administrative Site Development Permit before construction can proceed. (view details)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on April 1, 2026.
- Southbound Highway 17 at Sugarloaf Road in Scotts Valley is facing closures for emergency work. The closure is expected to last until 5:59 a.m. on December 20.
- A lane on North Highway 9 at Fern Street in the Westside / Downtown area is closed for utility work. The closure is expected to end at 2:30 p.m. on December 22.
- A lane on northbound Highway 17 at W Vine Hill Road in Scotts Valley is closed for tree work. The closure is expected to end at 4:01 a.m. today.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and property development updates 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.