Good morning! It’s July 30 — 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; watch for unusually rough surf and rip currents. The high will be 74 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ code violations ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Cabrillo Crocker Theater: Sister Act, The Musical
Cabrillo Stage is a musical theatre company dedicated to presenting high-caliber, large-scale musical productions to the area.
At Cabrillo College Crocker Theater on July 30
Nashville Fire Chicken Grand Opening Celebration
Get ready to turn up the heat! Join us as we welcome Nashville Fire Chicken to our community with an official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting…
At Capitola Mall on July 30
Medicine Road
5:30-7:30 pm Medicine Road. Throughout their exciting journey as a group, the members of Medicine Road have won over the hearts of music…
At Discretion Brewing on July 30
The Joint Chiefs LIVE at Thursday Night Music!
Join us at Bargetto Winery in Soquel on Thursday evenings for Live Music and Wine! 6- 8 PM. No cover charge. Wine by-the-glass for purchase. Food will be…
On July 30
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- CHP helped with construction work at the intersection of Highway 1 South and Park. This was reported yesterday.
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This closure will last until August 31 at 7:01 a.m.
- There are alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. The closures will continue until April 30, 2027, at 6:59 a.m.
- Long-term projects: Panther Beach Parking Lot Ribbon Cutting is happening at the Panther Beach Parking Lot on Coast Road (Highway 1), near Panther Beach in Santa Cruz County.
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.
- Santa Cruz County officials have issued a code violation notice for the property at 5000 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel, CA 95073-9565, under code compliance case number NV25379. The violations cited include conducting grading activities without the necessary county permits, constructing an accessory structure on a parcel that does not have a primary permitted use or building, and storing construction materials on the property in a manner that does not meet county regulations. These actions are not permitted under local building codes, and the property owner has been notified of the need to address these issues.
- A code violation notice has been issued for the property at 914 41st Ave., Santa Cruz 95062, under case number NV25383, processed on July 21. The notice cites two main violations: first, the business was found to be operating beyond the scope of its permitted use for a surf/skate retail business, meaning activities were taking place on the property that were not authorized under the existing use permit. Second, an outdoor shower was installed on the property without obtaining the necessary building permits from the County. These violations highlight both unauthorized business operations and unpermitted construction at the site.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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