Good morning! It’s April 29 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and nice in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be sunny much of the time and nice. The high will be 71 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (9/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of grass pollen in the air. Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.
Capitola / Soquel news
The Capitola City Council may switch to district elections to prevent a lawsuit. Joby’s air taxi debuts in NYC, Java Junction closes, and 40-plus new businesses registered in Santa Cruz County this week.
Capitola City Council to weigh switching to district-based elections to avoid litigation
By Tania Ortiz
Apr 29, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Lunch and Learn ~ Home Warranty Tips and Tricks/ Regulatory Changes
Home Warrany Tips and Tricks, what to know as a Realtor. Upcoming Regulatory changes for residential water and home heating.
At Santa Cruz County Association of REALTORS on December 31
♏️ Scorpio Flower Moon: A Deep Renewal Sound Bath
Alchemy, Nervous System Reset & Energetic Rebirth Under the luminous Flower Moon in Scorpio, this immersive sound bath invites you into a space of pro…
At Breath + Oneness on April 30
Pizza My Heart Fundraiser for the Animal Shelter
Pizza My Heart Fundraiser for the Santa Cruz Animal Shelter! Thursday April 30 from 4-9pm at Pizza My Heart 2180 41st Avenue Capitola 95010 831 475-6…
At Pizza My Heart on April 30
New local businesses
- A new business named MACKENZIE DONALDSON HAIR was registered at 2920 Park Ave., Suite C, Soquel, on April 24. The business was registered by Mackenzie Donaldson as an individual business.
- A new business named On Point Wellness was registered at 879 41st Ave., Santa Cruz, on April 25. The business was registered by Jordan Michael Boerner 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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