Good morning! It’s June 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and delightful in Capitola / Soquel

Today will be mostly sunny and delightful. The high will be 75 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).


Capitola / Soquel news

In local voting in the California governor’s race, Tom Steyer led in whiter, college-educated areas; Xavier Becerra won Latino-majority communities like Watsonville, advancing to a November run-off against Republican Steve Hilton.

See which Santa Cruz County communities backed Becerra, Steyer and Hilton

See which Santa Cruz County communities backed Becerra, Steyer and Hilton

By Dieter Holger

Jun 11, 2026


What’s new around you

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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel

transceivers · a poetry event, Thur 6/11, 7p, $10-20
transceivers · a poetry event, Thur 6/11, 7p, $10-20

The Ugly Mug welcomes A poetry event The delay in the space time continuum Has been located – the real event will take place Transceivers Michael Logu…

At The Ugly Mug on June 11

The Breaux Show LIVE at Thursday Night Music!
The Breaux Show LIVE at Thursday Night Music!

Join us at Bargetto Winery in Soquel on Thursday evenings for Live Music and Wine! 6-8PM No cover charge. Wine by-the-glass for purchase. Food will be…

At on June 11

Michael Schoolcraft · Lola Guthrie · Jimmy Dillon · Fri 6/12, 7p, $
Michael Schoolcraft · Lola Guthrie · Jimmy Dillon · Fri 6/12, 7p, $

The Ugly Mug welcomes Songwriters in the round Michael Schoolcraft · Lola Guthrie · Jimmy Dillon Friday June 12th, $__ 7pm show · doors at 6:30 Save t…

At The Ugly Mug on June 12

Billy Reese
Billy Reese

5:30-7:30pm A longtime Santa Cruz local, Billy Reese is a multi-instrumentalist playing an eclectic mix of rock, folk, americana, country, and blues. …

At Discretion Brewing on June 12

Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College

Every week, the Aptos Farmers Market comes alive with the colors, aromas, and flavors of the Central Coast. Stroll through a vibrant gathering of more…

At Cabrillo College on June 13
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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • South Highway 1 is facing closures at Park Avenue for road excavation. The closure is expected to end on Aug. 19.

No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.