Good morning! It’s December 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be mostly sunny. The high will be 63 with a low of 43.
Looking ahead: Partly sunny this weekend
Capitola / Soquel news
Santa Cruz County RTC will build three Coastal Rail Trail segments over existing tracks, creating planning challenges and requiring coordination with state agencies and rail partners.
Carmageddon: After major reversal on Coastal Rail Trail segments, what comes next?
By Max Chun
Dec 8, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
West Coast Swing Series in Capitola
Learn West Coast Swing, the fun and challenging California State Dance. Six weeks of West Coast Swing 1, for beginners, starting Nov 3rd at 6:00, or W…
At Capitola Recreation on December 8
Open Mic · Every Monday 5-8p
you Are A Star! Come share what you love · what you are working on Every Monday 5pm – 8pm · Lottery signups begin @5:15 One 5 minute song or two 3 min…
At The Ugly Mug on December 8
Karaoke with Moondog
Come out on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays to Karaoke with Moondog! Full Bar, Appetizers & Food Menu
At Bay Bar on December 9
Repeats 3 more times until January 27
WomenCARE Cancer Support Group
WomenCARE offers a safe place where women with any type of cancer will find mutual support, shared experience, and open hearts. Pre-registration ( off…
At via ZOOM on December 9
Repeats 56 more times until January 5
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.
- Home Away at 4901 Soquel Dr, Soquel, passed a county health inspection on December 5 with no critical issues.
- Sir Froggy’s Pub at 4771 Soquel Dr, Soquel, passed a county health inspection on December 5 with no critical issues.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Long-term projects: – Overnight ramp and lane closures are happening on Highway 1 between Riverside and Larkin Valley in Santa Cruz County from Sunday, December 7, through Friday, December 12, for road striping and maintenance.
– The southbound Highway 1 off-ramp at Park Avenue in Santa Cruz County will be closed on Tuesday, December 9, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for soundwall construction.
– A long-term lane closure continues on Highway 9 between Lorenzo Ave and Prospect Ave, about .9 miles south of the Route 236 junction in Santa Cruz County, for retaining wall and drainage replacement.
Community crime report
- A person was given a citation and released because of a warrant for not appearing in court for petty theft. The incident happened near W Levee & Soquel Bridge, Santa Cruz at 11 a.m on December 3. (source)
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