Good morning! It’s April 7 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Fog, then sun in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be areas of low clouds and fog giving way to sun. The high will be 70 with a low of 48. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (7/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Mostly cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 10 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showery weather Thursday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
Top news from nearby
Dominican and Sequoia Hospitals will share a president as CEO Christine McSweeney replaces Dr. Nanette Mickiewicz; nurses hope she tackles staffing, retention, and capacity issues.
Dominican Hospital to share a new president with Redwood City’s Sequoia Hospital
By Hillary Ojeda
Apr 7, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ real estate ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Karaoke with Moondog
Come out on the all the Tuesdays to Karaoke with Moondog! Full Bar, Appetizers & Food Menu
At Bay Bar and Grille on April 7
Repeats 7 more times until May 26
WomenCARE 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 via ZOOM on April 7
Repeats 39 more times until January 5
Cancer Support Group
Weekly Cancer Support Group: Open to women with cancer at all stages, from diagnosis through treatment and the healing process. Meets every Tuesday f…
At WomenCARE on April 7
Repeats 23 more times until September 15
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a proposed project at 4140 Porter Gulch Rd. in Aptos. The application seeks approval to construct a 4,800 square foot non-habitable accessory structure on the property. Because of the size and nature of the proposed building, the project requires an Administrative Site Development Permit before it can move forward. (view application)
New local businesses
- A new business named ALYSSA BONDI THERAPY was registered at 1099 38th Ave., Spc. 41, Santa Cruz, on March 30. The business was registered by Alyssa Bondi as an individual business.
- A new business named EVA HOLT CONSULTING GROUP LLC was registered at 3611 Portola Ave., Santa Cruz, on April 1. The business was registered by Eva Holt Consulting Group LLC as a limited liability company.
- A new business named ADRENALINE SURFBOARDS was registered at 829 Monterey Ave., Capitola, on April 1. The business was registered by Andrew Hayden Carroll as an individual business.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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