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🌱 Patch AM: See how Capitola’s Joan Bush placed at Queen of the Point

Be sure to catch John Rybak + Friends @ Henflings Tavern on the Capitola Patch calendar

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Greetings Capitola! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Capitola's Joan Bush placed at Queen of the Point

Also on today's calendar: John Rybak + Friends @ Henflings Tavern and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and cool, temps: high: 69, low: 55.
  • Friday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Aptos' Matthew Quinn, SF's Tamara Sanchez Ortiz earn titles at 2026 Santa Cruz Triathlon (fresnobee.com) — Local athletes from around Santa Cruz County, including Capitola surfer Joan Bush, turned in strong performances across triathlon, sailing, surfing, running, and school sports over the weekend. From the Santa Cruz Triathlon to Ventura's Queen of the Point and the Little Wharf 3-Miler, the roundup highlights how many neighbors are competing — and winning — on regional and national stages.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing Cat - My son's cat Mystic hasn't returned home in a couple of days.
    She's new to the neighborhood. Very friendly with people. Last location tags her near Saint Joseph's Church in Monterey Ave, Capitola. But likely she… (Nextdoor Cliffwood Heights)
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Busser in Capitola. Apply here.
  • Soquel Union Elementary School District posted a job opening for Custodian (Night shift, New Brighton & Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School, 40 hours/week) In-District Recruitment in Capitola. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Capitola here.

🗞 Nearby News

Soquel

  • Driver pleads not guilty to killing bicyclist in Soquel crash (pajaronian.com)

Aptos

Santa Cruz

  • Coroner identifies motorcyclist killed in Santa Cruz County crash (ksbw.com)
  • End in sight for fight to Keep Santa Cruz County fishing rights (santacruzsentinel.com)

Ok Capitola! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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