Good morning! It’s August 7 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds giving way to sun in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 72 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday
Top news from nearby
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
It’s all about lucky number ~7~ We’ve got $7- House Wines We’ve got $7- Draft Beers We’ve got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rot…
At Capitola Wine Bar on August 7
Repeats 61 more times until December 26
1st Thursday w/ Matt Hartle
5:30-7:30pm Every 1st Thursday of the Month! About Matt Hartle: As the lead guitarist for the China Cats and Painted Mandolin, Matt Hartle has establi…
At Discretion Brewing on August 7
Repeats 2 more times until November 6
Thirsty Thursday Trivia
Our Trivia is 3 rounds, all Multiple Choice. Crafted by our own Doug Conrad and presented by Phil Gomez. Come out for a night of learning and laughte…
At Capitola Wine Bar on August 7
Repeats once more on September 4
Illuminated Sound: An Energy-Infused Sound Bath
Bask in the soothing alchemy of sound and light. Join Susan every first Thursday evening for this unique session that combines the higher-dimensional …
At Breath + Oneness on August 7
Repeats 3 more times until September 25
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic hazard was reported today at 6:35 a.m. on Highway 1 South near Park. A vehicle was partially blocking the #2 lane, causing a slow lane obstruction. The Freeway Service Patrol arrived at 6:51 a.m. to move the vehicle to the next offramp, with no CHP standby needed.
- Southbound lanes of Highway 1 are completely facing closures work. The closure will last until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
- A vehicle hit a power pole on Highway 9 at Irwin Way in Boulder Creek, San Lorenzo Valley, causing both directions of the highway to close. A SIG Alert was issued, and the road stayed closed for several hours while crews cleared the scene and fixed the damage. This led to major traffic delays, with vehicles being rerouted through alternate routes like the single-lane Alta Vista. The incident was reported on August 6.
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.
- Jamba Juice Co #7 at 3555 Clares St. Ste S, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on August 6 with no critical issues.
- Mid-county Senior Center at 829 Bay Ave., Capitola, passed a county health inspection on August 6 with no critical issues.
- Nothing Bundt Cakes at 3555 Clares St. Ste Yy, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on August 6 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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