Good morning! It’s Sept. 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny in Capitola / Soquel
Today will se some low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and comfortable. The high will be 79 with a low of 54. Allergy sufferers beware: There are high amounts of ragweed in the air.
Capitola / Soquel news
The Capitola City Council approved a temporary polyester concrete overlay for Stockton Avenue Bridge, delaying full replacement.
What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Film Screening: “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez”
As we celebrate HSI Week and Hispanic Heritage Month, I invite you to join us for a special FREE screening …
At Cabrillo College Crocker Theater on Sept. 14
Salsa or ChaCha Mondays at Mid County Social Center in Capitola
Three Mondays of Latin Social Dance in September, Salsa, level1 and Cha Cha level 2, at the Mid County Social Center in Capitola with Becky Adams. …
At Mid County Social Center on Sept. 14
Repeats 2 more times until Sept. 28
Paradigm Sport Defense Clinic
A softball-specific weekly clinic designed to keep our gloves and our feet smooth on defense. This clinic is held once a week at Jade Street Park by …
At Jade Street Park on Sept. 14
Repeats 2 more times until Sept. 28
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- The southbound Highway 1 off-ramp at Bay Avenue in Capitola is scheduled to be closed for approximately four months as crews reconstruct the ramp as part of the bus-on-shoulder facility. The closure began on Aug. 2.
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department is currently accepting public comments on a zoning application for a proposed project at 3230 Crystal Heights Dr. in the Soquel Planning Area. The project seeks approval to establish a new three-bedroom short-term rental, where guests could stay for up to 30 days at a time. Notably, the rental would not be hosted by the owner during guest stays and requires a Non-Hosted Short-Term Rental Permit. Residents who wish to provide input or express concerns about this proposal must submit their comments before the deadline on Sept. 23. (view application)
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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