Good morning! It’s Sept. 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then some sun in Capitola / Soquel
Today will see low clouds followed by some sun. The high will be 73, with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (7/11).
Top news from nearby
Watsonville Community Hospital fully spent a $10.6 million state grant received in June, intended for rapid use to support facility needs.
Watsonville Community Hospital received $10.6 million in state aid in June. Where did it go?
By Tania Ortiz
Sep 2, 2026
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Free Pub Trivia
Join us every Tuesday night at Britannia Arms Capitola for free pub trivia! Two games. Two chances to win.
At Britannia Arms on Sept. 2
Repeats 55 more times until Sept. 22
Esplanade Park: Dueling Pianos
Free & family-friendly! Two talented pianists face off in a musical showdown full of crowd favorites, sing-alongs, and spontaneous comedy …
At Esplanade Park on Sept. 2
Paradigm Sport Fall Softball Offense Clinic
This is a clinic for softball athletes 12 and over, designed specific to athletes by athletes. Throughout three four-week sessions, athletes will focus on every …
At Jade Street Park on Sept. 2
Repeats 8 more times until Oct. 28
1st Thursday w/ Slingshot
With a big map and no planned destination, this trio of seasoned improvisers from the jazz and jam band worlds use song and structure …
At Discretion Brewing on Sept. 3
Repeats once more on Oct. 1
The Thursday Night Wine Down
Come kick off the weekend early with the Thursday Night Wine Down. Grab a glass of wine at Cocoa Vino in Capitola Village and settle in for a musical …
At Cocoa Vino on Sept. 3
Repeats 12 more times until Nov. 26
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- The southbound Highway 1 off-ramp at Bay Avenue in Capitola 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.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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