Good morning! It’s April 3 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny and pleasant in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be pleasant with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 75 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (7/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air.
Looking ahead: Noticeably cooler Monday
Capitola / Soquel news
A Santa Cruz mom’s food delivery business is booming just a year after it launched. Another busy weekend is ahead around Santa Cruz County.
Village Foods meal delivery expands toward Live Oak storefront after rapid rise
By Lily Belli
Apr 3, 2026
Best of Santa Cruz County recreation, arts & food events this weekend, April 2-5
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Apr 2, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
alecia haselton
Food! Drinks! Fun! dancing and live music by the sea in capitola village with a fulllllll band!!!
At The Sand Bar Capitola on April 3
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a project at 4395 Opal Cliff Dr. The proposal seeks to renew a permit to operate a three-bedroom vacation rental at this address. Approval of a Vacation Rental Permit is required for the renewal to proceed. (view application)
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for having and transporting a machine gun, changing a gun’s serial number, having a large capacity magazine, child abuse with possible serious injury or death, and carrying a loaded and concealed firearm. The incident happened near the 3000 block of Capitola Avenue in Capitola around 2 p.m. on March 26. (source)
- A person was injured in a domestic violence incident involving a spouse, cohabitant, or dating partner. This happened near the 4100 block of Soquel Drive at 9 p.m. on March 17. (source)
- A robbery happened near the 700 block of Bay Avenue in Capitola around 11 a.m. on March 29. Police made an arrest in connection with the incident. (source)
- A robbery, petty theft, and battery happened near the 2700 block of 41st Avenue at 5 p.m. on March 25. (source)
- A person was arrested on several charges, including battery, giving false identification to a police officer, and robbery. The incident happened near the 4800 block of Soquel Drive at 6 a.m. on March 23. The person is waiting to be picked up by authorities from another county. (source)
- Police arrested a person for several drug and probation violations, including having drugs for sale, transporting and selling drugs, having burglary tools, possessing drugs with previous offenses, having illegal drug paraphernalia, and violating probation. The incident happened near Portola Drive and 30th Avenue at midnight on March 27. (source)
- A person was arrested for multiple charges, including vandalism causing $400 or more in damage, obstructing a public officer, violating parole, and possessing illegal paraphernalia. The incident happened near the 1500 block of Wharf Road in Capitola at 4 p.m. on March 27. (source)
- A person was involved in multiple crimes, including identity theft, having stolen property, shoplifting with previous offenses, loitering, and having illegal drugs with prior offenses. This happened near the 2700 block of 41st Avenue at 4 p.m. on March 23. (source)
Note on today’s report: Some of the incidents listed are not recent. This can happen for a couple of reasons: Delays in agency reporting — sometimes officials don’t file reports right away, or agencies release batches of reports weeks later. Delays in public complaints — people may not notice or decide to contact police until some time after an incident. Please contact the responsible law-enforcement agency or your local elected officials if you have concerns about their delay in releasing information.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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