Good morning! It’s June 30 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Capitola / Soquel
Today will see areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and cool. The high will be 66 with a low of 54.
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz County’s revised parks budget cuts arts funding by 15%, preserving most programs after public outcry prevented deeper reductions.
How a massive outcry and a 15% compromise saved Santa Cruz County arts funding
By Tania Ortiz
Jun 30, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
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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. Pre-registration ( off…
At via ZOOM on June 30
Repeats 27 more times until January 5
Trivia Tuesdays
Next Trivia Night: June 30, 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 June 30
Forgotten Peoples: Remembered
Santa Cruz is hosting Noorus, a prominent mixed chamber choir of young adults based in Tallinn, Estonia. Beati Quorum, the local choral ensemble direc…
At Samper Recital Hall, Cabrillo College on July 1
An Evening with Nashville Americana duo Goldpine
Bold + gold harmonies straight from Nashville. Winner of the Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest and seen on NPR’s “Mountain Stage with Kathy Mattea” an…
At Ugly Mug CoffeeHouse on July 2
New local businesses
- A new business named COFFEE AND JAM was registered at 107 Washburn Ave., Capitola, on June 22. The business was registered by John Borgman as an individual business.
- A new business named GIVE THANKS was registered at 2851 Research Park Dr., Suite D, Soquel, on June 25. The business was registered by Stony Cruz LLC as a limited liability company.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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