Good morning! It’s Sept. 24 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and pleasant in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant. The high will be 77 with a low of 53.
Top news from nearby
UC Santa Cruz welcomes 6,300 new students, keeping total enrollment near 20,000. Incoming undergraduates receive a two-year housing guarantee, with expanded student housing options available.
UC Santa Cruz welcomes 6,300 new students as 2026-27 school year begins Thursday
By Hillary Ojeda
Sep 24, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Swing into Fall with East Coast Swing Basics
If you love big band music, traditional or contemporary, then East Coast Swing is for you …
At Capitola Recreation Center on Sept. 24
The Thursday Night Wine Down
Grab a glass of wine at Cocoa Vino in Capitola Village and settle in for a musical …
At Cocoa Vino on Sept. 24
Blue Lemonade
Blue Lemonade is an Americana band based out of Santa Cruz/Santa Barbara playing both originals and covers from bluegrass and folk to …
At Discretion Brewing on Sept. 25
Girl Grom Surf Club Santa Cruz Meetup
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing together surf girls from all backgrounds to build community. We meet once per month.
At Capitola Beach next to jetty on east side on Sept. 25
A Love-Infused Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
This restorative experience encourages you to soften, rejuvenate and radiate loving energy. Perfect after a busy week!
At Kula Connections on Sept. 25
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- The southbound Highway 1 off-ramp at Bay Avenue in Capitola 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.
- The on-ramp to southbound Highway 1 from Park Avenue is facing closures because of paving work. The closure is expected to last until Nov. 19.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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