Good morning! It’s June 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clearing and cool in Capitola / Soquel

Today will be cool with clouds yielding to sun. The high will be 67 with a low of 58.


Top news from nearby

The Aptos farmers market at Cabrillo College celebrates 50 years, showcasing diverse immigrant vendors whose resilience and hard work create a vibrant Saturday community.

From opera to orchards: Inside the immigrant stories and resilience fueling 50 years of the Aptos farmers market

From opera to orchards: Inside the immigrant stories and resilience fueling 50 years of the Aptos farmers market

By Ruth S. Intress

Jun 18, 2026


Lookout Santa Cruz

What’s new around you

▼︎ food inspections   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel

Women's Post Treatment Cancer Support Group
Women’s Post Treatment Cancer Support Group

WomenCARE offers a safe place where women with any type of cancer will find mutual support, shared experience, and open hearts. Pre-registration ( off…

Virtual on June 18

World's Shortest Parade T-Shirts
World’s Shortest Parade T-Shirts

World’s Shortest Parade T-Shirts June 4 until sold out. Get your World’s Shortest Parades 4th of July T-Shirts! Fresh new design, limited supply …

At The Farm Bakery & Cafe on June 19

A Evening of Pints & Plants
A Evening of Pints & Plants

Pot a plant, sip a pint & take home something green. Pints & Plants brings its one-of-a-kind pop-up experience back to Santa Cruz.

At Sante Adairius Rustic Ales on June 18

Beach Cowboys LIVE at Thursday Night Music!
Beach Cowboys 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 June 18


Restaurant inspections

County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.

  • Taco Bell #30770 at 2730 41st Ave., Soquel, passed a county health inspection on June 15 with no critical issues.
     
  • The Point Market at 2-3040 E. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on June 16 with no critical issues.
     
  • Twosix Market at 400 26th Ave., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on June 16 with no critical issues.
     
  • Zameen at 851 41st Ave., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on June 16 with no critical issues.

No crimes to report today

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