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🌱 Can Soquel bounce back at home against Aptos on Friday?
Soquel, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Soquel! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Can Soquel bounce back at home against Aptos on Friday?
- What’s inside this month’s Soquel-focused Capitola-Soquel Times issue?
- Why Soquel High families should still fill out the free-meal form
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Low clouds, then some sun, temps: high: 69, low: 56.
- Friday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• MVC's defense holds off Seaside's late comeback (pajaronian.com) — Soquel High’s football team is looking to rebound from a 24-0 loss to Los Gatos as it hosts Aptos this Friday at 7:30 p.m. The article mainly spotlights Monte Vista Christian’s gritty win over Seaside, but also runs down scores and next games for Soquel, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Pajaro Valley, and St. Francis, helping local fans track early-season form. 
• Capitola-Soquel Times: September 2026 (tpgonlinedaily.com) — September’s Capitola-Soquel Times roundup highlights several Soquel-focused water updates, including Pure Water Soquel adding over 250 million gallons to the groundwater basin and a denied Soquel Creek Water District damage claim. You’ll also find previews of nearby festivals, county fair attractions, wildfire-prep events, and regional civic news that shape daily life around Capitola, Soquel, and greater Santa Cruz County.
• Santa Cruz City Schools urges parents to fill out free meal application (santacruzsentinel.com) — Families with students at Soquel High and other Santa Cruz City Schools can count on free breakfast and lunch for every child this school year, regardless of income. District leaders still urge parents to complete the meal application, which helps secure state funding and can unlock discounts on college tests, applications, and even internet or phone bills, while supporting healthier, more sustainable food options.
📸 Around Soquel
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Back to School Night
Aptos High Aptos, CA 95003
5:00 pm
Thursday September 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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LO:School Site Council Meeting
Ocean Alternative Education Center Santa Cruz, CA 95062
6:00 pm -
Oaks/Suns Field Trip - Blacks Beach
Tierra Pacifica Charter Santa Cruz, CA 95062 -
OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR →
Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
7:00 pm -
No School for Students or Staff
Tierra Pacifica Charter Santa Cruz, CA 95062 -
TP Board Meeting
Tierra Pacifica Charter Santa Cruz, CA 95062
5:30 pm -
Back to School Night
Aptos High Aptos, CA 95003
5:00 pm -
Electives Session 1 - Class #1
Tierra Pacifica Charter Santa Cruz, CA 95062
11:15 am -
Alignable In-Person Power Networking for Santa Cruz County →
David Lyng Real Estate, 1041 41st Ave, Santa Cruz
12:00 pm -
Seascape Two-Man Shamble — Palo Alto Golf Club →
Seascape Golf Club, 610 Clubhouse Dr, Aptos
10:00 am -
Wednesday Night Trivia @6:30 PM →
Cocoa Vino, 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola
6:30 pm -
33rd Annual Golf Tournament →
Seascape Golf Club, 610 Clubhouse Dr, Aptos
11:30 am
Thursday September 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Capitola. Apply here.
- Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Aptos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Soquel here.
🗞 Nearby News
Capitola
- A New Take on Nashville Hot Chicken in Capitola (ediblemontereybay.com)
- Taqueria Los Viejones opens first brick-and-mortar location (santacruzsentinel.com)
- California's ‘Little Italian Riviera' is turning into a free seaside art and wine festival this month — with 150+ artists, local wine and live music (secretlosangeles.com)
Aptos
- Confidential APT Explained: How Aptos is Adding Privacy Without Hiding Wallet Addresses? (bsc.news)
- Proven Scott Davis named interim head coach for UCSC women's basketball (santacruzsentinel.com)
Watsonville
- Man Accused Of Impregnating Daughter, Forcing Her To Kill Baby Wanted In Monterey County: Sheriff (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don’t you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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