Good morning! It’s Aug. 25 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and pleasant in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be pleasant with sun and some clouds; large waves and rough surf could affect the area. The high will be 80, with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11).
Top news from nearby
Pajaro River flood officials prepare for heavy rains from a strong El Niño, increasing flood prevention efforts and urging residents to stay alert for updates.
Strong El Niño could bring a wet winter: Pajaro flood officials are taking extra precautions
By Tania Ortiz
Aug 25, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
WomenCARE 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 …
Via Zoom on Aug. 25
Repeats 19 more times until Jan. 5
Discovering Buddhism: How to Meditate
Join us for a beginner Buddhist class series on basic meditation techniques. Learn the definition and purpose of meditation, how to sit properly, how …
At Land of Medicine Buddha on Aug. 25
Repeats once more on Sept. 1
Seacliff Resilience: Phase 3 Open House
Join us at New Brighton Middle School (250 Washburn Ave.) for an in-person open house on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. Learn about and provide …
At New Brighton Middle School on Aug. 25
Trivia Tuesdays at Discretion
Next Trivia night: Aug. 25, 6:30-8 p.m., hosted by Michael Cahalan. Pair one of our 16 beers on tap with some lively taproom trivia, every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. …
At Discretion Brewing on Aug. 25
New local businesses
- A new business named PRODUCTIVE MINDS COACHING was registered at 3510 Putter Dr., Soquel, on Aug. 17. The business was registered by Renee Gonzalez as an individual business.
- A new business named BOBA BAY was registered at 110 Capitola Ave., Suite #3, Capitola, on Aug. 19. The business was registered by Quantum Intelligence Holdings LLC as a limited liability company.
- A new business named ELMER’S MOBILE AUTO DETAILING was registered at 714 Hill St., Capitola, on Aug. 19. The business was registered by Elmer Candido Henriquez as an individual business.
- A new business named COLLEGE CATALYST ADVISING was registered at 3074 McGlenn Dr., Unit 1, Aptos, on Aug. 19. The business was registered by Luis Carlos Sanabia as an individual business.
- A new business named BAY AREA SENIOR SAFETY was registered at 4685 Grace St., Capitola, on Aug. 21. The business was registered by Creative Pipers, Inc as a limited liability company.
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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