Good morning! It’s April 1 โ€” here’s what’s going on in your community today…

A stray afternoon shower in Capitola / Soquel

Today will be mostly cloudy and cool; a shower in spots this afternoon. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 61 with a low of 49. Allergy sufferers beware: there are very high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Mostly cloudy now, changing to cloudy at 2 p.m.

Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday


Capitola / Soquel news


The developer behind a proposed battery storage facility outside Watsonville is exploring a move that could bypass local regulations; local residents have safety concerns. A county Democratic group weighs in local races. Lily Belli spotlights her best Santa Cruz County bites from March.

Democratic Central Committee endorses Cummings, Hernandez for supervisor, but fails to reach consensus on SC city races

Democratic Central Committee endorses Cummings, Hernandez for supervisor, but fails to reach consensus on SC city races

By Max Chun

Apr 1, 2026


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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel

West Coast Swing level 2 and Nightclub 2-Step level 2 through Capitola Rec
West Coast Swing level 2 and Nightclub 2-Step level 2 through Capitola Rec

Both West Coast Swing and Nightclub Two-Step are popular at Swing, Country, and Ballroom dance events. These are each level 2 classes with the prerequ…

At Capitola Recreation at Opal Cliffs School on April 2

Free Elements
Free Elements

5:30-7:30pm Santa Cruz’s own Free Elements brings their signature blend of Cali-style lounge rock to the stage, creating a laid-back and irresistibly …

At Discretion Brewing on April 2

Women's Post Treatment Cancer Support Group
Women’s Post Treatment 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 on April 2
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alecia haselton

Food! Drinks! Fun! dancing and live music by the sea in capitola village with a fulllllll band!!!

At The Sand Bar Capitola on April 3

Cabrillo College Career Education Summit 2026
Cabrillo College Career Education Summit 2026

Join new Cabrillo President Dr. Jenn Capps and other key leaders in Workforce & Economic Development.  Our talented Culinary Arts & Hospitality Manage…

At Carrillo College on April 3


No crimes to report today

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