Good morning! It’s July 28 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be some low clouds early, then mostly sunny and nice; watch for and avoid life-threatening rip currents. The high will be 74 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Partly cloudy now, changing to partly sunny at 7 a.m.
Looking ahead: Partly sunny this weekend
Top news from nearby
Hundreds gathered at UC Santa Cruz’s Quarry Amphitheater for an emotional memorial honoring musician Oliver Tree, celebrating his global influence and Santa Cruz roots with music, comedy, and heartfelt tributes.
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What’s new around you
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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…
At via ZOOM on July 28
Repeats 23 more times until January 5
IN THE WORKS CONCERT – 2026 Cabrillo Festival
A concert of works performed by the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra penned by four under-30 composers and conducted by emerging conductors…
At Civic Auditorium on July 28
Trivia Tuesdays at Discretion
Join us for Trivia Tuesdays at Discretion! Every Tuesday 6:30-8:00 pm Hosted by Michael Cahalan Pair one of our 16 beers on tap with some lively Trivia…
At Discretion Brewing on July 28
Repeats 4 more times until August 25
Stop Talking to Idiots
Have you ever lost a listing, and when you saw who they hired, you thought “they hired that guy?! He’s an idiot!”. Then this is for you!
At Santa Cruz County Association of REALTORS on July 29
New local businesses
- A new business named BROTHERS KEEPER BASKETBALL was registered at 1840 Wharf Rd, Capitola, CA 95010 on July 21. The business was registered by Brothers Keeper Basketball LLC as a Limited Liability Company.
- A new business named COASTAL HOME CONCIERGE was registered at 3357 Chardonnay Rd, Soquel CA 95073 on July 22. The business was registered by Anne M.F. Harrison as a general partnership.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is one-way traffic on Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of ongoing work. This closure will last until August 31.
- There are alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30, 2027, at 6:59 a.m.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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