Good morning! It’s December 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be mostly sunny. The high will be 63 with a low of 42. Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Mostly sunny this weekend
Capitola / Soquel news
Soquel Drive upgrade nears completion. Capitola and Scotts Valley police respond to shoplifting, reckless driving, and vehicle break-in. Beach hazards and coastal flood advisories active this week due to king tides and high surf.
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What’s new around you
▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Breath for Life: The Breath of Hope
The Breath of Hope Breathwork Journey “Hope is about choosing to believe this one thing: that love is bigger than anything grim, anything bleak that l…
At Breath + Oneness on December 2
Trivia Tuesdays
Next Trivia Night: 12/2 6:00-7:30pm Hosted by Michael Cahalan Pair one of our 16 beers on tap with some lively Taproom Trivia, every Tuesday at 6:30pm…
At Discretion Brewing on December 2
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 December 2
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New local businesses
- A new business named EARTHWOOD GATHERINGS was registered at 5321 Soquel Drive, Soquel CA 95073 on November 26. The business was registered by Cima Educational Consulting LLC as a Limited Liability Company.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Northbound Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley is down to one-way traffic 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.
- Mfk Services Inc at 2600 41st Ave., Soquel, passed a county health inspection on November 26 with no critical issues.
- The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #6407 at 3400 Clares St., Capitola, passed a county health inspection on December 1 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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