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Morning Capitola! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Capitola's new $25,000 assistance fund finally get you a home?

Also on today's calendar: Santa Cruz Film Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and cool, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cool with sunny spells, temps: high: 69, low: 52.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Capitola approves new program to help families buy affordable homes (ksbw.com) — Capitola has launched a new $25,000 down payment assistance program aimed at helping low- to moderate-income residents buy deed-restricted affordable homes in the city. With loans repaid only when a property is sold, officials hope to finally match qualified local buyers—like teachers and first responders—with existing affordable units, starting with five families this year and expanding over time.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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