Good morning! It’s March 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Sunshine and very warm in Capitola / Soquel

Today will be sunshine and very warm. The high will be 85 with a low of 57. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 7 p.m.

Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend


Capitola / Soquel news

Capitola City Council approved zoning changes for Capitola Mall, enabling developers to submit redevelopment proposals after years of delays, potentially leading to major site changes.


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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel

Illuminated Sound: An Energy-Infused Sound Bath
Illuminated Sound: An Energy-Infused Sound Bath

Bask in the soothing alchemy of sound and light. Join Susan every first Thursday evening for this unique session that combines the higher-dimensional …

At Breath + Oneness on March 19

West Coast Swing level 2 and Nightclub 2-Step level 2 through Capitola Rec
West Coast Swing level 2 and Nightclub 2-Step level 2 through Capitola Rec

Both West Coast Swing and Nightclub Two-Step are popular at Swing, Country, and Ballroom dance events. These are each level 2 classes with the prerequ…

At Capitola Recreation at Opal Cliffs School on March 19
Repeats 2 more times until April 2


Property development

  • A permit application has been filed for a project at 22812 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz 95062-5449. The proposed project involves adding new fencing along the side property lines, with the fence height varying from 3 to 8 feet. Because the property is within the coastal zone, this work requires an amendment to the existing Coastal Development Permit. (view details)
     

New local businesses

  • A new business named MOMO was registered at 1255 38th Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95062 on March 12. The business was registered by Chun Chiu Chan as a co-partnership.
     
  • A new business named ALRECK CONSTRUCTION was registered at 3935 Melton St., Santa Cruz CA 95062 on March 13. The business was registered by Dustin Lee Alreck as an individual business.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • Traffic control on Highway 9 in Felton between Graham Hill Rd. and the San Lorenzo Valley schools complex will with both daytime and overnight work from Monday, March 16, through Thursday, March 19. Crews are building sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways, and retaining walls in the area.
     

No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.