Good morning! It’s June 17 — 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 67 with a low of 57.
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz County may establish an alternate public defender’s office to reduce costs and maintain holistic defense, possibly ending a long-term contract with a local law firm due to budget challenges.
Santa Cruz County scrambles to close public defender funding gap after supervisors split on cost-cutting plan
By Tania Ortiz
Jun 17, 2026
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Capitola Twilight Concerts
Capitola Twilight Concerts, 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday through Aug. 19, on the Bandstand Stage at Esplanade Park in Capitola Village.
At Bandstand Stage at Esplanade Park on June 17
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 June 18
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to the Medicine Buddhas are especially powerful because …
At Land of Medicine Buddha on June 18
No crimes to report today
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