Good morning! It’s Oct. 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds and sun with a shower in Capitola / Soquel

Today will see times of clouds and sun with a shower in places. The high will be 71 with a low of 55.

Top news from nearby

Six family-run Santa Cruz County shops offer unique Mexican antojitos like concha ice cream sandwiches, Tostilocos, and candy-stuffed watermelon for adventurous snack lovers.

Where to find antojitos in Santa Cruz County: Six spots for Mexican snacks and sweets

Where to find antojitos in Santa Cruz County: Six spots for Mexican snacks and sweets

By Lily Belli

Oct 20, 2026

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What’s new around you

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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel

WomenCARE Cancer Support Group
WomenCARE Cancer Support Group

Via Zoom on Oct. 20

Trivia Tuesdays at Discretion
Trivia Tuesdays at Discretion

At Discretion Brewing on Oct. 20

Water Education Class at True Source Waters TUESDAY Oct. 20TH @ 4:00PM
Water Education Class at True Source Waters

At True Source Waters on Oct. 20

Free Pub Trivia
Free Pub Trivia

At Britannia Arms on Oct. 21

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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • The on-ramp from Park Avenue to southbound Highway 1 is facing closures until Nov. 19 for paving work.
     
  • The southbound Highway 1 off-ramp at Bay Avenue is scheduled to be closed for approximately four months as crews reconstruct the ramp as part of the bus-on-shoulder facility. The closure began on Aug. 2.

New local businesses

  • A new business named HECATE’S CREATURES PRESS, STUDIO HETTY CATE was registered at 2591 Gary Dr., Soquel, on Oct. 13. The business was registered by Spirit Throughout Publishing And Artistry as a limited liability company.
     
  • A new business named EE CARPENTRY was registered at 2630 Portola Dr., Spc 40, Santa Cruz, on Oct. 14. The business was registered by Erick Escobar as an individual business.
     
  • A new business named FIRSTLIGHT HOME CARE OF PIEDMONT, CA was registered at 3421 Yucca Dr., Santa Cruz, on Oct. 15. The business was registered by Piedmont Care Services 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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