Good morning! It’s July 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Turning sunny; cool in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be cool with clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 65 with a low of 55.
Top news from nearby
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to shelve a local ordinance regulating battery storage systems following a decision by the developer of a project proposed for outside Watsonville to seek approval through the state.
Supervisors shelve battery storage ordinance after Watsonville project moves to state
By Tania Ortiz
Jul 1, 2026
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
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” …
At Ugly Mug CoffeeHouse on July 2
Alex Lucero LIVE at Thursday Night Music!
Join us at Bargetto Winery in Soquel on Thursday evenings for live music and wine! 6-8 p.m., no cover charge. Wine by the glass for purchase. Food will be…
At on July 2
1st Thursday w/ Local Honey
5:30-7:30 p.m. Local Honey is a Santa Cruz-based band that drips with honey sweet harmony and hums with tight, inventive musicianship. Local Honey’s repe…
At Discretion Brewing on July 2
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