Good morning! It’s December 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny to partly cloudy in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be sunny to partly cloudy. The high will be 62 with a low of 40. Mostly sunny now, changing to partly sunny at 1 p.m.
Looking ahead: Cool tonight
Capitola / Soquel news
Santa Cruz County faces king tides, high surf, strong winds up to 40 mph, coastal flooding, dangerous rip currents, and sneaker waves. Coastal flood advisory remains until Sunday. Beachgoers should exercise caution.
Forecast is for triple threat this week: King tides, big waves and wind
By Alonso Daboub
Dec 3, 2025
Santa Cruz County Parks seeks artist for Quail Hollow project
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Dec 4, 2025
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
New Brighton State Beach – King Tide Walk
Description: Come down to the beach to experience king tides by joining us for a negative tide and sunset stroll on a 2-mile roundtrip adventure from …
At New Brighton State Park on December 4
Repeats once more on December 5
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 December 4
Tidal Treasures Watercolor Workshop
Join us for a cozy, creative evening of watercolor painting! When: Dec. 4. 5:30 – 8:00pm Where: Rootstock Collective. 861 41st Ave. Santa Cruz What yo…
At Rootstock Collective on December 4
East Coast Swing Dance Series in Capitola
Swing into the holidays with 6 Thursdays of either East Coast Swing 1-2 for beginning swing dancers, or E. C. Swing 3 for experienced dancers. This fu…
At Capitola Recreation on December 4
Repeats once more on December 11
1st Thursday w/ Matt Hartle
5:30-7:30pm As the lead guitarist for the China Cats and Painted Mandolin, Matt Hartle has established himself as the preeminent jam band guitarist fo…
At Discretion Brewing on December 4
Repeats once more on February 5
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- North Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. tomorrow.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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