Good morning! It’s June 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny in Capitola / Soquel
Today will see some low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and nice. The high will be 70 with a low of 50.
Capitola / Soquel news
The Murray Street Bridge in Santa Cruz will close from as soon June 10 for two-plus months; residents should expect detours. The bridge project is on schedule for completion in January 2028. Martinelli’s canceling contracts with Pajaro Valley apple farmers, threatening the local industry.
Carmageddon: Second full Murray Street Bridge closure in sight, could begin as early as June 10
By Max Chun
Jun 1, 2026
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Salsa Dance June Series in Capitola
It’s summer – let’s learn salsa! This five-week series is your chance to learn salsa basics, including leading or following and get out of your seat and on…
At Mid County Social Activity Center on June 1
Repeats 4 more times until June 29
Rumba Dance Series
While it is fun to watch sensual Rumba competitions, this series is for the rest of us. Join this 5-week series to learn the basics of Rumba, a smooth…
At Mid County Social Activity Center (MCSC) on June 1
Repeats 4 more times until June 29
ARM-in-ARM support group for women with advanced or metastatic cancer
WomenCARE offers a safe place where women with any type of cancer will find mutual support, shared experience, and open hearts. Pre-registration (offi…
At WomenCARE office on June 1
Repeats 4 more times until June 29
Movie Mondays
Movies in the Taproom Every Monday! Pop in for a beer and see what our Beer Bestower selected for the big screen! 6:45 p.m. start time
At Discretion Brewing on June 1
Open Mic · Every Monday 5-8p
You are a star! Come share what you love · what you are working on Every Monday 5-8 p.m. · Lottery signups begin @5:15 One 5-minute song or two 3-min…
At The Ugly Mug on June 1
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a project at 22812 East Cliff Dr. The proposal seeks approval to construct fencing along the side yard property lines, with fence heights varying from 3 feet to 8 feet. Because the property is within the coastal zone, this project requires an amendment to an existing Coastal Development Permit. (view application)
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!
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