Good morning! It’s April 24 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cool with clouds and sun in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be cool with clouds and sun. The high will be 64 with a low of 50. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showery weather tomorrow morning through early Sunday morning.
Capitola / Soquel news
Capitola renewed its Flock license-plate reader contract amid privacy concerns. Santa Cruz County’s housing crisis worsens from costly delays. Weekend highlights: The Perfect Pair wine event, Ducky Derby and guelaguetza festival.
Capitola automatically renews contract with Flock; anti-surveillance organizers see ‘long road ahead’
By Tania Ortiz
Apr 24, 2026
OPINION: Delay is driving Santa Cruz County’s housing crisis deeper
By Rafa Sonnenfeld and Janine Roeth
Apr 24, 2026
Best of Santa Cruz County arts & food events this weekend, April 23-26
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Apr 23, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Mark Van Haren – ’70s pop-soul
As a ’70s kid on a banana-seat Schwinn, Mark Van Haren carried his portable radio everywhere, mesmerized by the groovy tunes of the era: Stevie Wonder…
At Little Tampico Restaurant on April 24
A Love Infused Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
A Love Infused Crystal Bowl Sound Bath With Rebecca Machado $25 Join Rebecca for a sound bath infused with the energy of love for a heart-opening expe…
At Breath + Oneness on April 24
Little Discoverer Fridays
Little Discoverer Infant/Toddler Fridays Fridays 10:30-11am Make Fridays memorable with the Museum of Discovery’s Infant Toddler Class—a fantastic b…
At Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery – MOD on April 24
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Tacos Moreno 3 at 201 Esplanade, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on April 23 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!