Veterans and community members gathered at Capitola Beach for the eighth annual Memorial Day paddle out, organized by the Veteran Surf Alliance, to honor fallen service members. - The event featured a flyover, color guard, national anthem, and hula dance performances.
- Surfboards were donated to veterans, including one presented to disabled veteran Kyle Main. - California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer participated in the paddle out.
- The Veteran Surf Alliance provides surfing lessons and monthly meetups to support veterans' mental health and community connection. The paddle out concluded with a bugler playing taps and veterans throwing rose petals into the ocean, celebrating the lives of those lost.