Good morning! It’s May 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Periods of sun with a shower in Capitola / Soquel

Today will be times of sun and clouds with a shower in places; cool. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 64 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (6/11).


Capitola / Soquel news

April’s Santa Cruz food scene features viral desserts and creative snacks. The Regional Transportation Commission reviews unmet transit needs Thursday.


Lookout Santa Cruz

What’s new around you

▼︎ food inspections   ▼︎ events

Map of A map showing the locations of informaton from today's newsletter

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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel

Nightclub Two Step Series in Capitola
Nightclub Two Step Series in Capitola

Nightclub two-step is an easy couples dance to be done in a small space, to current, popular, slow music. Join this five-week Monday series ($50) or dro…

At Mid County Senior Center on May 4
Repeats 2 more times until May 18

Salsa Series, basics and more
Salsa Series, basics and more

This Salsa basics series is for anyone wanting to join the Santa Cruz Salsa starting April 20th through May 18th. This five-week Monday evening session w…

At Mid County Senior Center on May 4
Repeats 2 more times until May 18

Natalie Prauser
Natalie Prauser

Natalie Prauser blends the introspection of the 60s Laurel Canyon folk scene with the attitude of 70s outlaw country. Through tales of loving, leaving…

At Over the Hill Gang Saloon on May 4


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.

  • Cafe Cruz at 2621 41st Ave., Soquel, passed a county health inspection on April 28 with no critical issues.
     
  • Cole’s Bar-b-que at 2590 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on April 28 with no critical issues.
     
  • Naka Sushi Restaurant at 1200 41st Ave., Ste F, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on April 30 with no critical issues.
     
  • Dunlap’s Donuts at 3791 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on April 30 with no critical issues.
     
  • Cat & Cloud Coffee at 3600 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on April 30 with no critical issues.
     

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!