Good morning! It’s January 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be partly sunny. The high will be 66 with a low of 47. Mostly sunny now, changing to partly sunny at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Mostly sunny this weekend
Capitola / Soquel news
Santa Cruz County RTC aims to become the rail line’s “common carrier” for future projects. Flock Safety license plate cameras continue operating outside Santa Cruz city limits despite the city ending its contract.
What to know about Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers across Santa Cruz County
By Max Chun
Jan 18, 2026
Poisonous death cap mushrooms kill three, sicken dozens on Central Coast, including two in Santa Cruz County
By Lily Belli
Jan 20, 2026
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Karaoke with Moondog
Come out on the all the Tuesdays to Karaoke with Moondog! Full Bar, Appetizers & Food Menu
At Bay Bar and Grille on January 20
Repeats 18 more times until May 26
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…
At via ZOOM on January 20
Repeats 50 more times until January 5
Social Dance in Capitola
6 week series through Capitola Recreation: Jan 8-Feb 12 Night Club Two-Step 6:30-7:30, a smooth, lilting partner dance done to slow popular music on a…
At Capitola Recreation at Opal Cliffs School on January 22
Repeats 3 more times until February 12
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
- Long-term projects: The southbound Highway 1 offramp at Park Avenue in Santa Cruz County will be closed today from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. while crews pour concrete for a new soundwall near the ramp.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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