Good morning! It’s June 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Warmer with clouds, then sun in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be warmer with clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 74 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Capitola / Soquel news
Capitola will adopt district-based elections with four district representatives and a directly elected mayor serving two-year terms. Draft district maps will be available for public review beginning June 17.
Capitola voters will elect four district representatives — and a mayor — under new system
By Tania Ortiz
Jun 12, 2026
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Salsa Dance June Series in Capitola
It’s Summer-Let’s learn Salsa! This 5 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 15
Repeats 2 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 15
Repeats 2 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 15
Repeats 2 more times until June 29
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department is currently accepting public comments on a zoning application for a project at 22812 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, which proposes to build fencing along the side yard property lines with heights ranging from 3 feet to 8 feet. This project requires an amendment to an existing Coastal Development Permit. Residents who wish to provide input or express concerns must submit their comments before the deadline on June 24, as the Planning Department will stop accepting public comments after that date. (view application)
- A permit application has been filed for a project at 102 32nd Ave. in Santa Cruz (95062-5414). The proposal involves demolishing the existing two-story single-family home on the property and constructing a new two-story, 2,981 square-foot single-family residence featuring three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The project will require a Coastal Development Permit as well as a review of the soils report before proceeding. (view details)
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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