Good morning! It’s April 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds yielding to sun in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be clouds yielding to sun. The high will be 72 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Mostly sunny now, changing to partly sunny at 8 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showery weather tomorrow afternoon through Sunday afternoon
Capitola / Soquel news
New Santa Cruz County businesses: Felton ultrasound boutique, Watsonville TV repair, Aptos animal dentistry, Ben Lomond medical clinic, Capitola surfboards, Scotts Valley arcade, Santa Cruz beauty bar.
What’s new around you
▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events

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

Steady Flame: Sound Bath + Reiki
Spring is here, and Aries season is the perfect time to work with the divine spark within you. Join us for a Reiki-infused sound bath to help you rela…
At Breath + Oneness on April 10

David Luning · Fri 4/10, 7-9p, $30adv
Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2026 David Luning ___ Friday, April 10th · 7pm doors@6:30, $30 adv/$35 Presented by Fiddling…
At The Ugly Mug on April 10

Dave and the Destroyers
5:30-7:30pm Dave and the Destroyers are a Garage Rock / Punk trio who have been connected through their love of music since their little league days i…
At Discretion Brewing on April 10

Aptos Farmers Market
Each week, market-goers enjoy an abundant selection of top-quality produce and specialty foods, along with the chance to meet the farmers and food art…
At Cabrillo College on April 11
Repeats 37 more times until December 26

Brews, Bands, & Bites
Enjoy a family-friendly day at our outdoor fundraiser (rain or shine). Enjoy live music from four local bands, a maker’s market, and great local food….
At Beer Thirty on April 11
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.
- Pizza My Heart at 2180 41st Ave., Capitola, passed a county health inspection on April 7 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!


