Good morning! It’s October 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be areas of low clouds to start; otherwise, sunny and cool. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 68 with a low of 49. Mostly cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Capitola / Soquel news
Soquel Union Elementary is exploring school closure due to budget deficits and declining enrollment, with no specific school identified and discussions still in early stages.
‘A very challenging time’: SNAP cuts and lost funding deepen food insecurity in Santa Cruz County
By Lily Belli
Oct 16, 2025
What’s new around you
▼︎ real estate ▼︎ 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 October 16
Repeats 31 more times until December 26
Breath+Oneness’ Thailand Yoga, Meditation, + Cultural Retreat
Breath+Oneness’ Thailand Yoga + Cultural Retreat The Nectar of Now ✨ Developing Exquisite Presence to Receive the Abundance of Every Moment Octo…
At on October 16
THE NIGHTMARE’S GIFT: Befriending the Shadow WIthin
The Nightmare’s Gift: Two Thursday Sessions With Serafina Lúz $75 (price includes October 16th and 23rd sessions) THE NIGHTMARE’S GIFT: Befriending th…
At Breath + Oneness on October 16
Parent Nest Fall Series: Guided Play & Connection
If those early parenting days feel like a mix of wonder and worry, you’re not alone. Between those middle-of-the-night feeds and milestone questions, …
At Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery on October 17
Repeats 5 more times until November 21
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a project at 415 30th Avenue, located in the Live Oak Planning Area. The proposal seeks to renew a permit for a one-bedroom vacation rental within an existing duplex at this address. If approved, the vacation rental would allow overnight lodging for stays of no more than 30 days at a time. The application requires a vacation rental permit and is subject to county regulations. (view application)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is a one-way traffic closure on North Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on December 5.
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.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill #1604 at 1955 41st Ave. Ste A5, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on October 15 with no critical issues.
- Sherri’s Cookies at 1855 41st Ave. Ste E4, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on October 15 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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