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Good morning! It’s Feb. 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Turning cloudy and cool in Capitola / Soquel
Today will be cool with increasing cloudiness. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 55 with a low of 44. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of mold in the air. Partly sunny now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 am.
9 am
41°
Intermittent clouds
11 am
49°
1 pm
54°
7% chance of rain
3 pm
54°
5 pm
52°
7 pm
48°
5% chance of rain
Looking ahead: Rain from tomorrow evening to Thursday afternoon can lead to flooding
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What’s new around you
▼︎ real estate ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Property development
- A permit application has been filed for a project at 284 Park Ave A, Soquel, proposing the conversion of a two-story professional office building into two residential units. This project will not increase the building’s square footage but requires a Conditional Use Permit. Additionally, a decision is pending on whether the project will be exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The property is located near the intersection with Cabrillo College Drive, making it a notable development in the area. (view details)
New local businesses
- A new business named EMEND BILLING SERVICE, INFORMACO BILLING SERVICE was registered at 2939 Park Ave Apt 2, Soquel CA 95073 on Feb. 3. The business was registered by Harry J Lee as an individual business.
- A new business named SWEET PEA CLEANING was registered at 414 Bay Ave Unit A, Capitola CA 95010 on Feb. 3. The business was registered by Nicole Julia Rose Ward as an individual business.
- A new business named STARLIGHT ROAD SERVICE LLC was registered at 3331 Ashwood Way, Soquel CA 95073 on Feb. 6. The business was registered by Starlight Road Service LLC as a Limited Liability Company.
- A new business named SPANIVERSITY was registered at 3027 Arlington Drive, Aptos CA 95003 on Feb. 7. The business was registered by Erika L Allende Omana as an individual business.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A lane on South Highway 1 at Soquel Drive is closed for landscape work. The closure will last until 11:59 p.m. on March 31.
Top news from nearby
Aptos’ historic Bayview Hotel is for sale again after a failed sale, needing major renovations including ADA compliance. The family plans a local auction to sell remaining items while seeking a new buyer.
As a sale for Bayview Hotel falls through, historic Aptos property is back on the market
By Max Chun
Feb 11, 2025
Things to do in Capitola / Soquel
Teen Crafternoon
We are getting crafty at Capitola! Teens are invited to craft, relax, and socialize. Join us every second Wednesday, starting on September 11th, from 4:30-6:00 p.m.
At 2005 Wharf Rd on Feb. 12
Crystal Grid Sound Healing Journey
A meditative experience of sound bathing and crystal healing.
At Breath+Oneness Yoga on Feb. 13
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.
- Soquel Quality Meats at 4623 Soquel Dr, Soquel, passed a county health inspection on Feb. 7 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 property development updates 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.