Good morning! It’s Oct. 7 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Warm in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be warmer with clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 90 with a low of 59.
Capitola / Soquel news
How local consumers are reacting to Starbucks closing four Santa Cruz County locations; amid a preference for independent cafes, some miss Starbucks’ convenience and consistency, highlighting the area’s strong independent coffee culture.
As Starbucks closes stores, what does it mean in a city built around independent coffee?
By Kate Lipsky
Oct 7, 2026
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- 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.
- The on-ramp from Park Avenue to southbound Highway 1 is facing closures for paving work. The closure is expected to last until Nov. 19.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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