Good morning! It’s April 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be mostly sunny. There is a 4% chance of rain. The high will be 68 with a low of 45. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (7/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Partly sunny now, changing to sunny at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday.
Capitola / Soquel news
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake near Boulder Creek shook Santa Cruz County at 1:41 a.m. Thursday, waking residents but causing no immediate damage reports. More than two dozen restaurants countywide are debuting new plant-based dishes as part of April’s inaugural Santa Cruz Vegan Chef Challenge.
Magnitude 4.6 earthquake shakes Santa Cruz County early Thursday morning
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Apr 2, 2026
27 participating restaurants debut new vegan options for countywide April challenge
By Lily Belli
Apr 2, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ real estate ▼︎ code violations ▼︎ events
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Free Elements
5:30-7:30pm Santa Cruz’s own Free Elements brings their signature blend of Cali-style lounge rock to the stage, creating a laid-back and irresistibly …
At Discretion Brewing on April 2
West Coast Swing level 2 and Nightclub 2-Step level 2 through Capitola Rec
Both West Coast Swing and Nightclub Two-Step are popular at Swing, Country, and Ballroom dance events. These are each level 2 classes with the prerequ…
At Capitola Recreation at Opal Cliffs School on April 2
Women’s Post Treatment Cancer Support Group
WomenCARE offers a safe place where women with any type of cancer will find mutual support, shared experience, and open hearts. Pre-registration ( off…
At on April 2
Repeats 5 more times until June 18
alecia haselton
Food! Drinks! Fun! dancing and live music by the sea in capitola village with a fulllllll band!!!
At The Sand Bar Capitola on April 3
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application seeking to renew a permit for the operation of a two-bedroom vacation rental at 345 30th Ave., Santa Cruz. The proposed project would allow the property to continue being rented out for periods of no more than 30 days at a time. As required by county regulations, the property must have a valid vacation rental permit to operate in this capacity. (view application)
Property code violations
County officials cite property owners for issues such as substandard housing, illegal uses of buildings, property maintenance, abandoned appliances or furniture, construction without permits, and other issues that affect public safety and quality of life.
- A code violation notice has been issued for the property at 1165 Thompson Ave., Santa Cruz, under case number NV25355. According to the “CODE COMPLIANCE CASE(S)” section, the violations involve an addition to the single-family dwelling (SFD) and the construction of a new oversized shed. These activities were reportedly completed without the necessary permits or in violation of local building codes, leading the county to issue a formal “Notice and Order” requiring code compliance.
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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