Good morning! It’s May. 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and warmer in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be mostly sunny, pleasant and warmer. The high will be 78 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11).
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Capitola / Soquel news
Santa Cruz County residents can attend public meetings on rail and highway projects. VinoCruz in Soquel has closed, but Home Away will open this summer, offering local cuisine and market items.
Carmageddon: Passenger rail, rural highways in focus at community meetings this month
By Max Chun
May 5, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- The alternating lanes on North Highway 1 at 41st Avenue are closed for a striping operation. The closure is expected to end at4:59 a.m. today.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 are completely closed for roadwork. This closure will continue until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
- Long-term projects: A single lane on Soquel Drive, from Cotton Lane to Porter Street, is closed for the Soquel Village Emergency Sewer Project. The closure is in effect from March 13 and is expected to last until May 9. Work is being done on weeknights only, from 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., and switched to night work starting March 25.
Property development
- The County Planning Department is currently reviewing a zoning application for the renewal of a permit to operate a three-bedroom vacation rental at 3844 Floral Court. Residents wishing to submit comments on this application must do so by May 14. (view application)
Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Breath for Life ~ Loving Kindness: Breathe in Love, Breathe out Stress
Introducing Conscious Connected Breathwork: a transformative practice designed to quiet the noise of your thinking mind.
At Breath+Oneness Yoga on May 6
TONY MCMANUS -Celtic Guitar Legend -Live at the Ugly Mug -Soquel -May 6th, 7PM
Tony McManus is a Scottish guitarist renowned for his masterful finger-style technique and innovative approach to Celtic music.
At Ugly Mug CoffeeHouse on May 6
Fragrant Frequencies: Aromatic Ritual & Sound
Immerse yourself in a deeply transformative experience with “Fragrant Frequencies,” a weekly workshop where the timeless art of aromatherapy intertwin…
At Breath+Oneness Yoga on May 8
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.
- Mayflower Chinese Cuisine at 3555 Clares St. Ste RR, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on May 1 with no critical issues.
- Boba Bay LLC at 110 Capitola Ave. Ste 3, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on May 1 with no critical issues.
- Roux Dat at 3555 Clares St. Ste G, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on May 1 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and property development updates 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.