Good morning! It’s Sept. 3 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then some sun in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be cool with low clouds followed by some sun. The high will be 71 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (7/11).
Top news from nearby
Felton voters approved $1.7 million annually to hire paid firefighters alongside volunteers, addressing staffing shortages and improving emergency response times in the mountain community.
Felton voters bet $1.7 million a year on a new era for the fire department
By William S. Woodhams
Sep 3, 2026
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
1st Thursday w/ Slingshot
With a big map and no planned destination, this trio of seasoned improvisers from the jazz and jam band worlds use song and structure the …
At Discretion Brewing on Sept. 3
Repeats once more on Oct. 1
The Thursday Night Wine Down
Come kick off the weekend early with 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. 3
Repeats 12 more times until Nov. 26
1st Friday w/ Local Honey
Local Honey is a Santa Cruz-based band that drips with honey sweet harmony and hums with tight, inventive musicianship …
At Discretion Brewing on Sept. 4
Repeats once more on Oct. 2
September First Friday @ Treehouse Dispensary!
Celebrate the last month of Summer with us! Community over everything. <3
At Treehouse Dispensary on Sept. 4
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.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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