Good morning! It’s July 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and not as warm in Capitola / Soquel
Today will see areas of low clouds, then some sun and not as warm but pleasant. The high will be 73 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).
Capitola / Soquel news
A UC Santa Cruz study finds California beaches remain predominantly white and affluent due to historical discrimination, wealth gaps, and systemic barriers despite open access laws.
Beyond free access: UC Santa Cruz study exposes the hidden barriers to California’s beaches
By Hillary Ojeda
Jul 22, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Highwater Blues 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. …
At Bargetto Winery on July 23
“Sister Act, The Musical”
“Sister Act” hits the stage with the force of a disco ball struck by divine inspiration. Deloris, a bold and big-hearted nightclub singer, lands …
At Cabrillo Crocker Theater on July 23
Repeats 7 more times until Aug. 2
Community crime report
- A person was arrested on multiple charges, including sexual battery, false imprisonment, battery, and assault with intent to rape. The incident happened near the 1700 block of 41st Avenue in Capitola at 1 p.m. on July 1. (source)
- A person was arrested for several charges, including hitting their spouse or ex-spouse, breaking a phone or other wireless device during a domestic dispute, and being cruel to a child. The incident happened near the 4900 block of Soquel Drive, Soquel, at 6 p.m. on July 12. (source)
- A person was involved in multiple crimes, including first- and second-degree robbery, making criminal threats, and conspiracy to commit a felony. The incident happened near the 9000 block of Capitola Avenue, Capitola, at 4 p.m. on July 17. (source)
- An assault with a deadly weapon happened near the 3500 block of Clares Street in Capitola at 10 p.m. on July 12. (source)
- A case of domestic violence was reported near the 800 block of Rosedale Avenue, Capitola, at 5 p.m. on July 2. (source)
- A person was reported for causing injury to their spouse or someone they live with and for interfering with a police officer. The incident happened near the 400 block of Kennedy Drive, Capitola, at 10 a.m. on July 1. (source)
Note on today’s report: Some of the incidents listed are not recent. This can happen for a couple of reasons: Delays in agency reporting — sometimes officials don’t file reports right away, or agencies release batches of reports weeks later. Delays in public complaints — people may not notice or decide to contact police until some time after an incident. Please contact the responsible law-enforcement agency or your local elected officials if you have concerns about their delay in releasing information.
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