Good morning! It’s July 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Capitola / Soquel
Today will see areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and cool. The high will be 67 with a low of 55.
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz County’s backyard cottage construction halved despite eased rules, as rising costs and high interest rates slow projects and threaten housing goals.
Santa Cruz County eased rules for ‘granny flats’ – so why did construction plummet by half?
By Dieter Holger
Jul 2, 2026
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
An Evening with Nashville Americana duo Goldpine
Bold + gold harmonies straight from Nashville. Winner of the Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest and seen on NPR’s ‘Mountain Stage with Kathy Mattea’ an…
At Ugly Mug CoffeeHouse on July 2
Alex Lucero LIVE at Thursday Night Music!
Join us at Bargetto Winery in Soquel on Thursday evenings for live music and wine! 6-8 p.m.; no cover charge. Wine by the glass for purchase. Food will be…
At Bargetto Winery on July 2
1st Thursday w/ Local Honey
5:30-7:30 p.m. Local Honey is a Santa Cruz-based band that drips with honey sweet harmony and hums with tight, inventive musicianship. Local Honey’s repe…
At Discretion Brewing on July 2
July First Friday @ Treehouse Dispensary!
Photo: Sticker Designs by Cole Lemke (aka Chump Magic) FIRST FRIDAY at TREEHOUSE! Celebrate the Summer with us! Community over everything. <3 Stop by …
At Treehouse Dispensary on July 3
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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