Good morning! It’s March 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cooler with a shower or two in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be mostly cloudy and cooler with a brief shower or two. There is a 80% chance of rain. The high will be 61 with a low of 54. Allergy sufferers beware: there are very high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.
Top news from nearby
A group of residents has filed a lawsuit against Santa Cruz County over a proposed development at 841 Capitola Rd., while local architecture firm Workbench is going to court over another of its projects, at 3500 Paul Sweet Rd.
Santa Cruz County facing lawsuits over two contentious housing developments in Live Oak
By Tania Ortiz
March 31, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Capitola / Soquel

Pink Moon Harmonic Immersion: Sound, Reiki & Lunar Renewal
Join us beneath the luminous Pink Full Moon on March 31 for an evening of deep restoration, vibrational healing, and lunar alignment. Named for the so…
At Breath + Oneness on March 31

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 31
Repeats 8 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 March 31
Repeats 40 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 March 31
Repeats 24 more times until September 15
New local businesses
- A new business named ACOSTA CONSTRUCTION was registered at 5098 Wilder Dr., # 2, Soquel, on March 25. The business was registered by Juan Carlos Acosta Trejo as an individual business.
- A new business named R & D MOTORSPORTS was registered at 3301B Portola Dr., Santa Cruz, on March 25. The business was registered by Lozano Motorsports Inc as a corporation.
- A new business named KATE’S CURIO was registered at 509 Bay Ave., Capitola, on March 25. The business was registered by Foof And Goose Enterprises LLC as a limited liability company.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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