Good morning! It’s March 10 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds giving way to sun in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 66 with a low of 44. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Intermittent clouds now, changing to partly sunny at 11 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday
Top news from nearby
Most June primary local races are set, except the Santa Cruz mayoral race, open until Wednesday. Check which offices and candidates will appear on your ballot.
Most local races set for June primary election; Santa Cruz mayoral filing period ends Wednesday
By Max Chun
Mar 10, 2026
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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
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 March 10
Repeats 10 more times until May 26
Breath for Life: Fire Horse Breathwork
Fire Horse Breathwork: Conscious Movement The Fire Horse carries an energy of momentum, truth, and transformation. It invites movement—but not force. …
At Breath + Oneness on March 10
Repeats once more on April 14
New local businesses
- A new business named WESTMONT OF SANTA CRUZ was registered at 5630 Soquel Drive, Soquel CA 95073 on March 6. The business was registered by Rsf Viii Soquel Opco, LLC as a Limited Liability Company.
- A new business named SUE SEELY COACHING was registered at 4730 Jewel Street, Capitola CA 95010 on March 6. The business was registered by Susan M. Seely 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.
- One lane of northbound Highway 17 north of Scotts Valley will be closed during the day for vegetation work the week of Monday, March 9.
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.
- Tortilla Flats at 4616 Soquel Dr, Soquel, passed a county health inspection on January 16 with no critical issues.
- Zenshi at 2720 41st Ave., Soquel, passed a county health inspection on March 6 with no critical issues.
- Subway #49918 at 2740 41st Ave. Ste B, Soquel, passed a county health inspection on March 6 with no critical issues.
- Safeway, Inc. #1929 at 2720 41st Ave., Soquel, passed a county health inspection on March 6 with no critical issues.
- Polar Bear at 104 Stockton Ave., Capitola, passed a county health inspection on March 6 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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