Good morning! It’s January 30 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Nice with clouds and sun in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be nice with times of clouds and sun. The high will be 72 with a low of 48. Partly sunny now, changing to intermittent clouds at 3 p.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant tomorrow
Capitola / Soquel news
Santa Cruz County businesses will close or rally Friday against ICE enforcement. This weekend features muralist Yermo Aranda’s talk at the Art League, plus live music, art, and food events countywide.
More local businesses, groups announce closures for anti-ICE national shutdown Friday
By Hillary Ojeda
Jan 29, 2026
Best of Santa Cruz County food & arts events this weekend, Jan. 29-Feb. 1
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Jan 29, 2026
Santa Cruz County Parks hosts punt, pass and kick events before Super Bowl LX
By Ashley Palma-Jimenez
Jan 29, 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
Plateau Jazz Band plays for a swing dance at the Mid County Senior Center
Plateau Jazz Band plays Friday January 30th 7-9pm for a swing dance at the Mid County Senior Center. Free dance lesson from 6:30-7. $10 cover charge. …
At Mid-County Senior Center on January 30
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 January 30
WomenCARE Healing Circle Workshops Friday& Saturdays
WomenCare provides cancer advocacy, resources, practical and emotional support, and education to women, at each stage of the journey: diagnosis, heali…
At On Zoom contact WomenCARE for links on January 30
Repeats 18 more times until April 3
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 1 at Soquel Drive in Eastside / Live Oak is facing closures for K-rail installation. The closure will last until 5:59 a.m. on February 2.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1.
- Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley has alternating lane closures because of bridge work. The closures are expected to end at 4:59 p.m. on February 2.
- South Highway 17 at Sugarloaf Road in Scotts Valley is facing closures for emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. tomorrow.
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.
- Afc Sushi @ Cabrillo College at 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on January 29 with no critical issues.
- The Farm Bakery & Cafe at 6790 Soquel Dr, Aptos, passed a county health inspection on January 29 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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