Good morning! It’s June 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds, then sun in Capitola / Soquel

Today will see low clouds giving way to sunshine and cool. The high will be 68 with a low of 56.


Top news from nearby

Santa Cruz mourns musician Oliver Tree, remembered by journalist Mat Weir for his creativity and community impact after his tragic passing.

From Harbor High to global icon: Remembering the genius of Oliver Tree

From Harbor High to global icon: Remembering the genius of Oliver Tree

By Mat Weir

Jun 16, 2026


Lookout Santa Cruz

What’s new around you

▼︎ new businesses   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel

WomenCARE Cancer Support Group
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 June 16
Repeats 29 more times until January 5

Séan Gavin & Colm Gannon Concert
Séan Gavin & Colm Gannon Concert

Séan Gavin is one of the most highly regarded Irish musicians of his generation – a master uilleann piper and flute player. Born in Detroit …

At Ugly Mug CoffeeHouse on June 16

Trivia Tuesdays
Trivia Tuesdays

Next trivia night: June 16, 6:30-8:00 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 June 16


New local businesses

  • A new business named MERIDIAN COFFEE AND ELIXIR BAR was registered at 2910 Leotar Circle, Santa Cruz, on June 9. The business was registered by Santa Cruz Ski Lodge LLC as a limited liability company.
     
  • A new business named SC MOBILE MARINE AND AUTOMOTIVE was registered at 1870 Wharf Rd., Capitola, on June 9. The business was registered by Michael Devon Aylsworth as an individual business.
     
  • A new business named CAPITOLA HOTEL was registered at 210 Esplanade, Capitola, on June 9. The business was registered by Capitola Inn, LLC as a limited liability company.
     
  • A new business named PLEASURE POINT DESIGN was registered at 2825 S. Rodeo Gulch Rd., Suite 10, Soquel, on June 10. The business was registered by Ppd Multimedia LLC as a limited liability company.
     
  • A new business named DEMARK STUDIO was registered at 3611 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz, on June 12. The business was registered by Davis Maddry Architecture Studio as a corporation.

No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.