Good morning! It’s Aug. 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Warmer in Capitola / Soquel
Today will see areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and warmer. The high will be 74 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (9/11).
Capitola / Soquel news
Santa Cruz County supervisors will consider putting a half-cent sales tax increase on the November ballot and declaring fiscal distress to address budget shortfalls and federal funding cuts.
Santa Cruz County considers half-cent sales tax increase, fiscal distress declaration as federal cuts mount
By Tania Ortiz
Aug 4, 2026
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 ( off…
Via Zoom on Aug. 4
Repeats 22 more times until Jan. 5
Trivia Tuesdays at Discretion
Join us for Trivia Tuesdays at Discretion! Every Tuesday 6:30-8 p.m., hosted by Michael Cahalan. Pair one of our 16 beers on tap with some lively trivia…
At Discretion Brewing on Aug. 4
Repeats 3 more times until Aug. 25
Capitola: Summer Twilight Concerts
Bring chairs, jackets, a picnic supper, and the family to enjoy free live music and the sunset! Concerts begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and take place …
At Capitola Esplanade on Aug. 5
Cat Love: Celebrating Cats Through Art & Story with Teresa Mallen
Join us for an evening dedicated to the beauty and charm of our feline companions. Well-loved Santa Cruz artist and author Teresa Mallen will present …
At Capitola Branch Library on Aug. 6
New local businesses
- A new business named SOLINE JEWELRY was registered at 4200 Diamond Street, #1, Capitola, on July 27. The business was registered by Align Creative LLC as a limited liability company.
- A new business named UNCORPRATING was registered at 107 Washburn Ave., Capitola, on July 27. The business was registered by John Borgman as an individual business.
- A new business named SEA UNIT FISHERIES was registered at 3744 Valera Dr., Soquel, on July 29. The business was registered by Brett Maas as an individual business.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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