Good morning! It’s June 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and cool in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and cool. The high will be 66 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).
Capitola / Soquel news
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
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 June 2
Repeats 31 more times until Jan. 5
Trivia Tuesdays
Next Trivia Night: June 2, 6:30-8 p.m. Hosted by Michael Cahalan. Pair one of our 16 beers on tap with some lively taproom trivia, every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. …
At Discretion Brewing on June 2
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 June 2
Repeats 15 more times until Sept. 15
Slime Week
SLIME WEEK! June 3-6 at Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery. Get ready to get messy! Let’s gooooooo! Santa Cruz’s most satisfying sensory e…
At Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery on June 3
Repeats 3 more times until June 6
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 1 is facing closures at Park Avenue because of road work. The closure is expected to last until Aug. 19.
New local businesses
- A new business named HOT ELEVATION STUDIOS was registered at 1440 41st Ave., Suite E, Capitola, on May 28. The business was registered by Stillhaven LLC as a limited liability company.
- A new business named TALLIE’S TAILORING, TRUE CRUZ was registered at 875 Monterey Ave., Capitola, on May 29. The business was registered by Tallie Adair Crawford as an individual business.
- A new business named SONS’ PIZZA CO. was registered at 1255 38th Ave., Spc. 58, Santa Cruz, on May 29. The business was registered by Jason Anstey 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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