Good morning! It’s January 7 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
A morning shower in the area in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be a shower in the area this morning; otherwise, low clouds, then perhaps some sun. There is a 40% chance of rain. The high will be 62 with a low of 43. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.
Capitola / Soquel news
A regional air corridor linking Watsonville, Salinas, Marina, and Hollister airports may launch by late January. New Santa Cruz County businesses include salons, boutiques, a pizza shop, and an aerospace company.
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Regional air corridor project closer to kickoff; new vendors sought for Abbott Square
By Jessica M. Pasko
Jan 7, 2026
Ex-boyfriend of Utah woman who went missing pleads not guilty to domestic violence charges, arrest warrant canceled
By Hillary Ojeda
Jan 7, 2026
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
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 8
Repeats 5 more times until February 12
1st Thursday w/ Slingshot
5:30-7:30pm With a big map and no planned destination, this trio of seasoned improvisers from the jazz and jam band worlds use song and structure the …
At Discretion Brewing on January 8
Repeats once more on February 5
✨ Gaia Codes: Earth-Energy Infused Sound Bath + Reiki
Anchor your light with this grounding soundbath. The earthy Capricorn energy and Mars joining the sun on this day allow you to not only tune into your…
At Breath + Oneness on January 9
Chuck Brodsky · Fri 1/9, 7p, $30adv/$40door
Snazzy Productions & Ugly Mug Soquel welcome STORIES FROM LIFE Chuck Brodsky Friday January 9th, 7pm $30adv/$40door Tickets at Snazzy Productions or …
At The Ugly Mug on January 9
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Highway 1 at Capitola Ave. in Capitola will have full overnight closures in one direction for four nights starting Sunday, Jan. 11. The closures are for crews to remove temporary supports from the Capitola Ave. bridge as part of the Highway 1 Auxiliary Lanes project.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on April 1.
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a project at 4355 Opal Cliff Drive. The proposal seeks to renew a permit to operate a four-bedroom vacation rental at this address in Santa Cruz 95062. Approval of a Vacation Rental Permit is required for the renewal to proceed. (view application)
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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