Good morning! It’s June 9 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds yielding to sun in Capitola / Soquel
Today will see clouds yielding to sun. The high will be 76 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz’s cult vampire film “The Lost Boys” is now a hit Broadway musical, sparking debate over whether its original local spirit can survive on the New York stage.
From Boardwalk to Broadway: ‘The Lost Boys’ rebirth takes a bite out of the Big Apple
By Jana Marcus
Jun 9, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ 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 9
Repeats 30 more times until January 5
World’s Shortest Parade T-Shirts
World’s Shortest Parade T-Shirts June 4 until sold out Get your World’s Shortest Parades 4th of July T-Shirts! Fresh new design, Limited supply, Comm…
At The Farm Bakery & Cafe on June 10
You Can Paint
You Can Paint! Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. through August. Learn to paint in a fun, friendly setting — our beautiful classroom…
At Palace Arts on June 9
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.
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has formally approved a zoning application for a project at 4140 Porter Gulch Rd. in Aptos as of June 8. The approved project proposes the construction of a 4,800 square foot non-habitable accessory structure on the property. This development required an Administrative Site Development Permit, which has now been granted by county officials. (view application)
New local businesses
- A new business named WESTMONT LIVING BUS FLEET was registered at 5630 Soquel Dr., Soquel, on June 2. The business was registered by Rsf Viii Soquel Opco, LLC as a limited liability company.
- A new business named LAUDEN INTEGRATIVE PHARMACY was registered at 1820-f 41st Ave., Capitola, on June 3. The business was registered by Lauden Pharmacy, Inc. as a corporation.
- A new business named MONARCA BEAUTY GLAM was registered at 3230 Cunnision Lane, #A, Soquel, on June 3. The business was registered by Catalina Vargas Valdovinos as an individual business.
- A new business named SONNE was registered at 1316 30th Ave., Santa Cruz, on June 4. The business was registered by Jessica Yuchin Hebestreit as an individual business.
- A new business named ANXIETY TREATMENT SERVICES was registered at 5905 Soquel Dr., Suite 400, Soquel, on June 4. The business was registered by Amoreena Juarez 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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