Good morning! It’s April 9 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
A couple of afternoon showers in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be more clouds than sun with a couple of showers this afternoon. There is a 60% chance of rain. The high will be 64 with a low of 55. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Cloudy now, changing to showers at 2 p.m.
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What’s new around you
▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
David Luning · Fri 4/10, 7-9p, $30adv
Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026 David Luning ___ Friday, April 10th · 7pm doors@6:30, $30 adv/$35 Presented by Fiddling…
At The Ugly Mug on April 10
Steady Flame: Sound Bath + Reiki
Spring is here, and Aries season is the perfect time to work with the divine spark within you. Join us for a Reiki-infused sound bath to help you rela…
At Breath + Oneness on April 10
Dave and the Destroyers
5:30-7:30pm Dave and the Destroyers are a Garage Rock / Punk trio who have been connected through their love of music since their little league days i…
At Discretion Brewing on April 10
Aptos Farmers Market
Each week, market-goers enjoy an abundant selection of top-quality produce and specialty foods, along with the chance to meet the farmers and food art…
At Cabrillo College on April 11
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Cabrillo College Horticulture Department Spring 2026 Plant Sale
Please join us at the Cabrillo College Horticulture Department’s Spring 2026 Plant Sale, in conjunction with the Santa Cruz Chapter of the California …
At Cabrillo College Horticulture Department on April 11
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- The southbound Highway 1 onramp at Buena Vista Drive in Watsonville will have daytime closures starting today. The onramp will be closed off and on from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for about three weeks.
- One northbound lane of Highway 17 between Santas Village Road and Vine Hill Road in Scotts Valley will be closed during the day for tree removal work from Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10.
- Daytime one-way reversing traffic control will be in place on Highway 9 at the San Lorenzo River and Kings Creek Bridge, north of Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz County, from Monday through Friday this week due to ongoing bridge replacement work.
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.
- Mountain Mike’s Pizza #219 at 3715 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on April 7 with no critical issues.
- Hernandez Market at 3790 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on April 7 with no critical issues.
- Village Host Pizza & Grill at 819 Bay Ave. Ste C, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on April 8 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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