Good morning! It’s January 29 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and nice in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be sunny much of the time and nice. The high will be 70 with a low of 45.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday
Capitola / Soquel news
Eight top Santa Cruz County soup spots for winter; Capitola and Felton libraries add Sunday hours; all branches open at 11 a.m. Fridays starting Feb. 1.
Santa Cruz Public Libraries add Sunday hours at two branches, opening later on Fridays at all branches
By Ashley Palma-Jimenez
Jan 28, 2026
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Scotts Valley solar cell company goes dark; passing the torch at Alta Organic Coffee
By Jessica M. Pasko
Jan 28, 2026
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Vocal Sound Bath
Arrive to surrender to vibration and deeply listen. A total sound immersion in the healing power of the human voice, accompanied by bowls, chimes, shr…
At Breath + Oneness on January 29
Free The Resonant Voice – Vocal Embodiment Workshop
Vocal Embodiment workshop for the body, mind, soul and expression of your sound. We will practice exercises that release and transform through imagina…
At Breath + Oneness on January 29
Social Dance in Capitola
6 week series through Capitola Recreation: Jan 8-Feb 12 Night Club Two-Step 6:30-7:30, a smooth, lilting partner dance done to slow popular music on a…
At Capitola Recreation at Opal Cliffs School on January 29
Repeats 2 more times until February 12
Mancini’s Sleepworld Sound Bath – Capitola
Join us at Mancini’s Sleepworld in Capitola for a relaxing evening of soothing sounds led by Susan von Thun from @thirdeyescience
At on January 29
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one lane closed for emergency work. Traffic is being controlled in one direction at a time. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on April 1.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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