Good morning! It’s January 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be partly sunny. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 63 with a low of 48. Mostly sunny now, changing to mostly cloudy at 7 p.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday
Top news from nearby
Federal land in Santa Cruz County, including Cotoni-Coast Dairies, is protected from oil and gas drilling under a new BLM proposal; environmentalists urge vigilance as public comment is open.
In the Public Interest: Monitoring ICE; temperature rising over rail line; protesting Trump immigration enforcement
January 26, 2026
Around Santa Cruz County politics & policy, including a look ahead at what’s on upcoming agendas for local elected officials and commissions.
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
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 January 27
Repeats 17 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 January 27
Repeats 49 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 January 27
Repeats 33 more times until September 15
The Mask You Live In
The Mask You Live In explores the challenges boys and young men face in staying true to themselves while navigating society’s narrow expectations of m…
At Capitola Cinelux on January 28
New local businesses
- A new business named NEWHOUSE CPA was registered at 3121 Park Ave. Ste A, Soquel CA 95073 on January 20. The business was registered by Robert Gaukel as an individual business.
- A new business named COASTAL EXPRESSIONS LACTATION SUPPORT was registered at 1099 38th Ave. #103, Santa Cruz CA 95062 on January 21. The business was registered by Melinda Sue Isliker as an individual business.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
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.
- Capitola Taphouse at 401 Capitola Ave., Capitola, passed a county health inspection on January 23 with no critical issues.
- Soquel High School Concessions at 401 Soquel-san Jose Rd, Soquel, passed a county health inspection on January 23 with no critical issues.
- Wetzel’s Pretzels at 1855 41st Ave. Ste R11, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on January 26 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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