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🌱 Patch AM: When and where you can hear Capitola City Council candidates speak

Make time for Santa Cruz Film Festival on the Capitola Patch calendar

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Hey there, Capitola! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • When and where you can hear Capitola City Council candidates speak

Also on today's calendar: Santa Cruz Film Festival and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Low clouds breaking, temps: high: 69, low: 51.
  • Sunday: Cool with sun and clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Santa Cruz County Election 2026: Get the latest news, candidate forums and fact-checks (lookout.co) — Capitola voters can soon hear directly from their City Council candidates at an upcoming public forum organized by Lookout as part of its countywide election coverage. The outlet is offering free, in-depth reporting and fact-checks on key local races to help residents make informed choices as ballots arrive in mailboxes this week.
   

📸 Around Capitola

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Capitola

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Busser in Capitola. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Capitola. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Capitola here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Aptos

  • Aptos Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, Oct. 8 (lookout.co)
  • Pajaro Valley school board approves agreement with teachers union (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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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