🌱 Patch AM: Which Capitola studios are on this weekend’s free Open Studios tour?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Capitola studios are on this weekend's free Open Studios tour?
• What should Capitola beachgoers do if they spot a sick sea lion?

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

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Santa Cruz Open Studios 2026: A Three-Week Vision Quest (goodtimes.sc) — Capitola art lovers can jump into Open Studios this weekend, with South County studios—including several in Capitola and Soquel—open free to visitors Oct. 3–4. The guide explains how to use the new mobile app, preview exhibits, and printed or digital guides so you can plan your route, discover local artists, and support their work over three art-filled weekends.
   

• Sea Lions and Toxic Algae (yournec.org) — Capitola's coastline is part of a stretch of California beaches seeing more sea lions and seabirds sickened by toxic algae and food shortages. The piece explains what domoic acid poisoning looks like, how changing ocean conditions fuel harmful blooms, and what you can do locally—from reducing runoff to supporting rescue groups and checking seafood advisories—to protect wildlife and stay safe.
   

📸 Around Capitola

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Capitola

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• John Rybak + Friends @ Henflings Tavern →
  Henflings Tavern,
  8:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Santa Cruz Film Festival →
  Santa Cruz, CA, 95060,
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Santa Cruz Film Festival →
  Santa Cruz
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Touch a Truck →
  Capitola Mall, 1855 41st Ave, Capitola
  10:30 am
• Zoom, Honk, Smash (A touch-a-truck experience) →
  Capitola Mall, 1855 41st St., Capitola
  10:30 am
• Zoom Honk Smash Touch A Truck →
  Capitola Mall Parking Lot, 1855 41st Ave, Capitola
  10:30 am
• Open Studios Santa Cruz →
  Sereia, 509 Riverview Drive, Capitola
  11:00 am
• Birthday Speaker Meeting →
  Mid-County Senior Center, 829 Bay Ave., Capitola
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Open Studios Santa Cruz →
  Sereia, 509 Riverview Drive, Capitola
  11:00 am
• Fall Safety Workshop →
  Mid-County Senior Center, 829 Bay Ave., Capitola
  2:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• A Proper Autumn Tea →
  Casa Serrano, 412 Pacific St, Monterey
  3:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Free Online Webinar: Stabilize Before You Automate →
  , Santa Cruz
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Deputy Chief Jose Garcia to step in as interim Santa Cruz police chief 10-31 after retirement of Chief Bernie Escalante
  "It is an honor to step into this role and continue serving the community and department that have been such an important part of my life and career,… (Nextdoor Jewel Box)
• Hey y'all..
  keep your cats inside. Sitting outside & just saw a Coyote go past across from me on Diamond St, it came from 45th Ave. (Nextdoor Jewel Box)

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for (8382) Capitola: Assistant Manager and Shift Runners in Capitola. Apply here.
• Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Capitola. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Capitola here.

🗞 Nearby News

Soquel

• Santa Cruz boys water polo gets defensive, posts shutout vs. Aptos (santacruzsentinel.com)
• Planting time has arrived (santacruzsentinel.com)
• Santa Cruz County holds first-ever State of the County address (santacruzsentinel.com)

Aptos

• Aptos Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, Oct. 1 (lookout.co)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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