Good morning! It’s January 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny and pleasant in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be pleasant with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 70 with a low of 47.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday
Capitola / Soquel news
Murray Street Bridge to reopen one-way ahead of schedule by the end of January
By Lily Belli
Jan 13, 2026
Supervisors move battery storage rules forward to environmental review; some residents are disappointed
By Tania Ortiz
Jan 14, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ code violations ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Green Your Finances
: Green Finances: Aligning Your Money with Your Values Thursday, January 15, 7 p.m. Temple Beth El 3055 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos How can we, as…
At Temple Beth El on January 15
Social Dance in Capitola
6 week series through Capitola Recreation: Jan 8-Feb 12 Night Club Two-Step 6:30-7:30, a smooth, lilting partner dance done to slow popular music on a…
At Capitola Recreation at Opal Cliffs School on January 15
Repeats 4 more times until February 12
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 January 15
Repeats 2 more times until February 19
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A big rig crashed around 3:17 a.m. today at the intersection of Highway 1 South and Park. The truck went through a barrier and a fence onto the frontage road. No one was hurt, but about 60-80 feet of chain-linked fence was damaged. Roads were closed and traffic was controlled while the vehicle was recovered and the area was cleaned up.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1.
Property code violations
County officials cite property owners for issues such as substandard housing, illegal uses of buildings, property maintenance, abandoned appliances or furniture, construction without permits, and other issues that affect public safety and quality of life.
- A code violation notice has been issued for the property at 611 Center St., Capitola, CA 95010, under case number NV25333. According to the “CODE COMPLIANCE CASE(S)” section, the violation involves unpermitted grading on a vacant lot, with the activity potentially occurring near a swale, which is an ephemeral watercourse. This means that earth-moving work was conducted without the necessary permits, and the proximity to a natural drainage feature raises further environmental and regulatory concerns. The case reached the “Notice and Order” milestone on 01/13/2026, marking the initiation of formal enforcement action by local authorities.
New local businesses
- A new business named FAIRYTALE ENDINGS ENTERTAINMENT was registered at 3008 Mcglenn Dr, Aptos CA 95003 on January 9. The business was registered by Shannon Marie Mcdonough as an individual business.
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.
- Cafe Cruz at 2621 41st Ave., Soquel, passed a county health inspection on January 12 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and code violations are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.