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🌱 New Aptos Times issue notes fatal crash along Soquel Drive.

Coming up on the Soquel Patch calendar: John Rybak + Friends @ Discretion Brewing

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

In today's newsletter:

  • New Aptos Times issue notes fatal crash along Soquel Drive.

Also on today's calendar: John Rybak + Friends @ Discretion Brewing and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Low clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 77, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Aptos Times: September 15, 2026 (tpgonlinedaily.com) — The latest Aptos Times issue includes a brief note on a bicyclist who died after a collision on Soquel Drive, alongside coverage of housing, transportation, and storm preparedness around the county. Soquel readers can scan the lineup to find stories on local safety, infrastructure, and regional decisions that may affect their commutes and neighborhoods.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Couple nice halibut off the Capitola Wharf today.
    Both were just a little short, so back they went. Hopefully we'll run into 'em again when they're keepers! #coastallife #capitolawharf #fishing (Nextdoor Soquel)
  • Final Budget Approved for FY 2026-2027
    At the September 10th Board of Directors Meeting, the District's Final Budget was approved for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The full budget is now… (Nextdoor )
  • Panda Express posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1357594-10) in Soquel. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Soquel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Soquel here.

🗞 Nearby News

Capitola

  • The Cigarette Surfboard Rides Onto Home Screens (goodtimes.sc)

Aptos

  • *Update #1* Full Overnight Closures of Highway 1 Near Aptos Set to Take Place September 20 & 21 (ca.gov)
  • Carne restaurant now serving customers on East Cliff Drive (santacruzsentinel.com)
  • UC Santa Cruz faces challenges as 2026-27 school year arrives (santacruzsentinel.com)

Santa Cruz

  • Chris Cherin, Charlotte Boyce Munson deliver moving performances in 'The Last 5 Years' (santacruzsentinel.com)
  • Tesla floats in flooded streets (cnn.com)

Ok Soquel! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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