Good morning! It’s Nov. 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly cloudy and not as warm in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be mostly cloudy and not as warm. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 68 with a low of 57.
Capitola / Soquel news
Capitola Beach closed due to E. coli outbreak sickening nine Bay Area children, including four locals. Heavy rain and possible 30-foot surf expected in Santa Cruz County this weekend.
Capitola Beach closed due to E. coli outbreak that has sickened nine Bay Area children
By Tania Ortiz
Nov 11, 2026
Santa Cruz County braces for heavy rain, dangerous surf as waves could reach 30 feet
By Kate Lipsky
Nov 12, 2026
ADVERTISEMENT
What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- The on-ramp to southbound Highway 1 from Park Avenue is closed for paving work until Nov. 19.
- The southbound Highway 1 off-ramp at Bay Avenue is scheduled to be closed for approximately four months as crews reconstruct the ramp as part of the bus-on-shoulder facility. The closure began on Aug. 2.
New local businesses
- A new business named JAGS MOTORSPORTS was registered at 2551 S. Rodeo Gulch Rd., #11, Soquel, on Oct. 29. The business was registered by Gail Schwartz as a business operated by a married couple.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.