Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, July 11

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Good morning! It’s July 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and cool in Capitola / Soquel

Today will be cool with areas of low clouds early, then sunny. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 67 with a low of 53. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.

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Capitola / Soquel news

Robert Rieber, 78, from Soquel, died in an e-bike crash on Manfre Road near Watsonville. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ code violations   ▼︎ food inspections   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel

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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

• The southbound lanes of Highway 1 are facing closures for excavation work. This closure will continue until 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
   

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Property code violations

County officials cite property owners for issues such as substandard housing, illegal uses of buildings, property maintenance, abandoned appliances or furniture, construction without permits, and other issues that affect public safety and quality of life.

• The property at 3045 Aguazul Dr, Soquel, CA 95073-2501, which was first cited for building code violations on February 28, 2024, under case number NV25063, has now addressed the issues identified. The violations included an overheight fence (OHF), concerns with a retaining wall (RW), and unauthorized fill material exceeding 2 feet in height. These elements were not in compliance with local building regulations, potentially affecting structural integrity and environmental factors. The county is actively monitoring the property to ensure ongoing compliance with the necessary codes and standards.
   
• A code violation notice has been issued for the property located at 3280 Axford Rd Unit, Santa Cruz 95062, under case number NV25262. The property was cited for building code violations due to construction and grading activities that were conducted without obtaining the necessary permits. As a result, a “Notice and Order” was issued on July 10, to address these unauthorized activities. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about local building regulations to avoid similar issues.
   

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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.

• Avenue Cafe at 427 Capitola Ave., Capitola, passed a county health inspection on July 10 with no critical issues.
   

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Community crime report

• A person was found with illegal drugs and drug-related items near the 1300 block of 30th Avenue in Santa Cruz County. This happened at 4 p.m. on June 24. (source)
   
• A person was involved in obstructing and resisting police officers, behaving disorderly due to alcohol, and peeking into an inhabited building. This incident happened near the 400 block of Riverview Ave. in Capitola at 3 p.m. on June 20. (source)
   
• There was an incident involving forgery, identity theft, burglary, and a local ordinance violation near Fresno Jail in Santa Cruz County. It happened at 9 a.m. on June 14. (source)
   
• A DUI incident involving alcohol occurred near Capitola and 41st in Santa Cruz County at 9 a.m. on June 11. (source)
   
• There was an incident involving obstruction of a public officer and public intoxication near Esplanade and Monterey in Capitola. It happened at 5 a.m. on June 11. (source)
   
• There was an incident involving vandalism and public intoxication near Rockview Dr at Pleasure Point Dr in Santa Cruz County. It happened at 8 p.m. on June 10. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for trespassing and resisting or obstructing an officer near the 2700 block of 41st Avenue, Santa Cruz County. The incident occurred at 8 a.m. on June 6. (source)
   
• A grand theft involving money, labor, or property occurred near 2600 41ST Ave. in Santa Cruz County at 5 p.m. on June 5. (source)
   
• There was a DUI alcohol incident near Front St. at Main St. in Santa Cruz County at 9 a.m. on June 2. (source)
   
• A person was found drunk in public near Prospect Ave. and 49th Ave. in Capitola at 11 p.m. on June 16. (source)
   
• A person was caught driving without a license, under the influence with prior offenses, and with a suspended license. This happened near the 200 block in Capitola at 5 p.m. on June 10. (source)
   

Disclosure: Traffic incidents, code violations and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.