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This California village where 9341 residents created America’s answer to Cinque Terre - Journée Mondiale
This California village where 9341 residents created America’s answer to Cinque Terre Journée Mondiale
Published on 16 June 2025 | 11:56 am
Photo | Hooked on waves - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Photo | Hooked on waves Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 15 June 2025 | 9:35 pm
Mayor’s Message | Summer is when Capitola truly comes alive - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Mayor’s Message | Summer is when Capitola truly comes alive Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 14 June 2025 | 7:00 pm
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 13 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 13 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 13 June 2025 | 5:21 pm
Morning Lookout: Chilly reception for rail price tag, Capitola City Council newcomer and a call to protest - Lookout Santa Cruz
Morning Lookout: Chilly reception for rail price tag, Capitola City Council newcomer and a call to protest Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 13 June 2025 | 1:27 pm
Capitola City Council appoints planning commissioner Susan Westman to vacant seat - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola City Council appoints planning commissioner Susan Westman to vacant seat Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 13 June 2025 | 12:29 pm
Capitola Appoints New Council Member - KION546
Capitola Appoints New Council Member KION546
Published on 13 June 2025 | 5:33 am
Coastal Rail Trail threatens Castle Mobile Home Estates in Capitola - KION546
Coastal Rail Trail threatens Castle Mobile Home Estates in Capitola KION546
Published on 13 June 2025 | 4:07 am
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, June 12 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, June 12 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 12 June 2025 | 5:16 pm
8 people, including children, displaced after fire destroys northwest Fresno home - ABC30 Fresno
8 people, including children, displaced after fire destroys northwest Fresno home ABC30 Fresno
Published on 12 June 2025 | 1:15 pm
Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Car Show brings road closures this weekend - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Car Show brings road closures this weekend Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 11 June 2025 | 10:57 pm
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, June 11 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, June 11 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 11 June 2025 | 4:48 pm
Capitola DMV to be temporarily closed on June 13 - KION546
Capitola DMV to be temporarily closed on June 13 KION546
Published on 10 June 2025 | 10:41 pm
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, June 10 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, June 10 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 10 June 2025 | 4:38 pm
Capitola City Council receives 14 applications to fill vacancy - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Capitola City Council receives 14 applications to fill vacancy Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 9 June 2025 | 10:45 pm
Capitola Wharf Master Plan Update - TPG Online Daily
Capitola Wharf Master Plan Update TPG Online Daily
Published on 8 June 2025 | 8:00 pm
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 6 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, June 6 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 6 June 2025 | 4:10 pm
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, June 5 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, June 5 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 5 June 2025 | 3:52 pm
Mountain lion sightings in Aptos, Capitola and Watsonville prompt warnings - Lookout Santa Cruz
Mountain lion sightings in Aptos, Capitola and Watsonville prompt warnings Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola DMV office to close temporarily for renovations - KSBW
Capitola DMV office to close temporarily for renovations KSBW
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola DMV to close for two-plus months of renovations starting June 13 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola DMV to close for two-plus months of renovations starting June 13 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Morning Lookout: Pajaro River levee grave suspicions; cities' budget woes; Capitola Avenue bridge delay - Lookout Santa Cruz
Morning Lookout: Pajaro River levee grave suspicions; cities' budget woes; Capitola Avenue bridge delay Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 2 June 2025 | 1:57 pm
Carmageddon: Capitola Avenue bridge completion pushed to November - Lookout Santa Cruz
Carmageddon: Capitola Avenue bridge completion pushed to November Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, June 2 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, June 2 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Farm-to-table trailblazer Jim Denevan returns to his roots with a dinner on Capitola Wharf - Lookout Santa Cruz
Farm-to-table trailblazer Jim Denevan returns to his roots with a dinner on Capitola Wharf Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, May 30 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, May 30 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Thursday evening traffic: Highway 1 closures in Capitola and Watsonville - Lookout Santa Cruz
Thursday evening traffic: Highway 1 closures in Capitola and Watsonville Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, May 29 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, May 29 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Photo story: Rollover snarls Capitola rush-hour traffic - The Pajaronian
Photo story: Rollover snarls Capitola rush-hour traffic The Pajaronian
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Pension debt looms in Capitola budget - Santa Cruz Local
Pension debt looms in Capitola budget Santa Cruz Local
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola | Veterans find peace, home among the waves in Memorial Day Paddle Out - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Capitola | Veterans find peace, home among the waves in Memorial Day Paddle Out Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 26 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola seeks applications to fill Alexander Pedersen’s opening on City Council - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Capitola seeks applications to fill Alexander Pedersen’s opening on City Council Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 26 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Filling second vacancy stirs Capitola City Council as process moves forward - Lookout Santa Cruz
Filling second vacancy stirs Capitola City Council as process moves forward Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Input wanted on future of Capitola Wharf - Santa Cruz Local
Input wanted on future of Capitola Wharf Santa Cruz Local
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Did Capitola's Alexander Pedersen violate politician residency laws? It's far from clear, experts say - Lookout Santa Cruz
Did Capitola's Alexander Pedersen violate politician residency laws? It's far from clear, experts say Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 21 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola police arrest burglary suspect - The Pajaronian
Capitola police arrest burglary suspect The Pajaronian
Published on 21 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, May 21 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, May 21 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 21 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, May 20 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, May 20 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola weighs options for wharf transformation in public meetings this week - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola weighs options for wharf transformation in public meetings this week Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Police detain suspect near Shadowbrook during Capitola search, 1 still on the lam - KSBW
Police detain suspect near Shadowbrook during Capitola search, 1 still on the lam KSBW
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, May 19 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, May 19 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Mayor’s Message | Spring’s in full swing in Capitola - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Mayor’s Message | Spring’s in full swing in Capitola Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 17 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Tammy Green-Allen Obituary - Capitola, CA (1963-2025) - The Mercury News
Tammy Green-Allen Obituary - Capitola, CA (1963-2025) The Mercury News
Published on 16 May 2025 | 8:20 am
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, May 16 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, May 16 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, May 14 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, May 14 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Cursed’ Central Coast mansion to haunt Discovery ghost hunters. When to watch - San Luis Obispo Tribune
‘Cursed’ Central Coast mansion to haunt Discovery ghost hunters. When to watch San Luis Obispo Tribune
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, May 13 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, May 13 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola Vice Mayor Alexander Pedersen quits amid move, alleged harassment - Santa Cruz Local
Capitola Vice Mayor Alexander Pedersen quits amid move, alleged harassment Santa Cruz Local
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola Vice Mayor Alexander Pedersen abruptly resigns from office - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Capitola Vice Mayor Alexander Pedersen abruptly resigns from office Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Citing harassment, Vice Mayor Alexander Pedersen resigns from Capitola City Council - Lookout Santa Cruz
Citing harassment, Vice Mayor Alexander Pedersen resigns from Capitola City Council Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
In Capitola, city council resignations are rare. Two in one year is unprecedented. - Lookout Santa Cruz
In Capitola, city council resignations are rare. Two in one year is unprecedented. Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, May 6 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, May 6 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, April 30 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, April 30 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, April 29 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, April 29 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Carmageddon: How does Capitola City Council’s vote change rail trail plan? - Lookout Santa Cruz
Carmageddon: How does Capitola City Council’s vote change rail trail plan? Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Mayor’s Message | Summer approaching in Capitola - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Mayor’s Message | Summer approaching in Capitola Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 19 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola rejects Park Avenue rail trail plan, saying it violates Measure L city law - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola rejects Park Avenue rail trail plan, saying it violates Measure L city law Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola council rejects Park Ave. bike path proposal - Santa Cruz Local
Capitola council rejects Park Ave. bike path proposal Santa Cruz Local
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola City Council rejects alternative Park Avenue trail alignment - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Capitola City Council rejects alternative Park Avenue trail alignment Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 18 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola residents debate Measure L at city council meeting - KSBW
Capitola residents debate Measure L at city council meeting KSBW
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Transformative renovation set to begin at Capitola Community Center - Lookout Santa Cruz
Transformative renovation set to begin at Capitola Community Center Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Nearly seven years later, Capitola’s 2018 Measure L is a focal point in rail trail vote - Lookout Santa Cruz
Nearly seven years later, Capitola’s 2018 Measure L is a focal point in rail trail vote Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola City Council to revisit Park Ave. rail trail plan - Santa Cruz Local
Capitola City Council to revisit Park Ave. rail trail plan Santa Cruz Local
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Arson investigators probe fire that severely burned Capitola woman, police say - KSBW
Arson investigators probe fire that severely burned Capitola woman, police say KSBW
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Carmageddon: Special meeting could see Capitola City Council approve Park Avenue trail option - Lookout Santa Cruz
Carmageddon: Special meeting could see Capitola City Council approve Park Avenue trail option Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
As powerful e-bikes gain popularity among young teens, Capitola urges state to adopt strict new rules - Lookout Santa Cruz
As powerful e-bikes gain popularity among young teens, Capitola urges state to adopt strict new rules Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 11 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola police seize e-bike from teen rider as city presses for new state laws - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola police seize e-bike from teen rider as city presses for new state laws Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
PG&E faces class action lawsuit in Capitola Village explosion on Christmas - Lookout Santa Cruz
PG&E faces class action lawsuit in Capitola Village explosion on Christmas Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
PG&E sued over Capitola explosion; fire officials reveal cause - KSBW
PG&E sued over Capitola explosion; fire officials reveal cause KSBW
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Sacramento law firm files lawsuit against PG&E over Capitola explosion - KSBW
Sacramento law firm files lawsuit against PG&E over Capitola explosion KSBW
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
As Capitola coastal path crumbles, city officials face a stark choice: rebuild or retreat - Lookout Santa Cruz
As Capitola coastal path crumbles, city officials face a stark choice: rebuild or retreat Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Housing proposal grows to five stories on Capitola Road in Live Oak - Santa Cruz Local
Housing proposal grows to five stories on Capitola Road in Live Oak Santa Cruz Local
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
After town hall, Capitola councilmembers prepare to vote on contested Park Ave. trail proposal - Lookout Santa Cruz
After town hall, Capitola councilmembers prepare to vote on contested Park Ave. trail proposal Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 3 April 2025 | 7:00 am
2 suspects arrested for multiple thefts in Capitola and Bay Area - KSBW
2 suspects arrested for multiple thefts in Capitola and Bay Area KSBW
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Live Oak residents cite traffic, parking as concerns for Capitola Road housing project - Lookout Santa Cruz
Live Oak residents cite traffic, parking as concerns for Capitola Road housing project Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 28 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Begonia Fest remembered by new art piece in Capitola - Lookout Santa Cruz
Begonia Fest remembered by new art piece in Capitola Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 25 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, Mar. 25 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, Mar. 25 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 25 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola embarks on fresh vision for 41st Avenue corridor - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola embarks on fresh vision for 41st Avenue corridor Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 25 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, Mar. 24 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, Mar. 24 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 24 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Ask Lookout: What happened to the walking path on Capitola’s Depot Hill? - Lookout Santa Cruz
Ask Lookout: What happened to the walking path on Capitola’s Depot Hill? Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 18 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Coastal storms destroyed two buildings on the Capitola Wharf. Are they worth rebuilding? - Santa Cruz Local
Coastal storms destroyed two buildings on the Capitola Wharf. Are they worth rebuilding? Santa Cruz Local
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Roundup for Tuesday, Mar. 4 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Roundup for Tuesday, Mar. 4 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Obituary information for Capitola "Cappy" Burnett Jett - Atchley Funeral Home
Obituary information for Capitola "Cappy" Burnett Jett Atchley Funeral Home
Published on 3 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Capitola Wharf and Beach closed after multiple water rescues - NBC Bay Area
Capitola Wharf and Beach closed after multiple water rescues NBC Bay Area
Published on 1 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Explainer: Upcoming decisions on the rail trail in Capitola - Santa Cruz Local
Explainer: Upcoming decisions on the rail trail in Capitola Santa Cruz Local
Published on 28 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Top 9 Dog-Friendly Beaches Around Capitola, CA: Off-Leash & On-Leash Places to Go - Dogster
Top 9 Dog-Friendly Beaches Around Capitola, CA: Off-Leash & On-Leash Places to Go Dogster
Published on 28 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Flooded with residents’ input, Capitola City Council delays decision on Park Avenue rail trail - Santa Cruz Local
Flooded with residents’ input, Capitola City Council delays decision on Park Avenue rail trail Santa Cruz Local
Published on 14 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Santa Cruz, Capitola brace for upcoming storm - NBC Bay Area
Santa Cruz, Capitola brace for upcoming storm NBC Bay Area
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Margaux Morgan gets second shot at Capitola City Council with interim appointment - Lookout Santa Cruz
Margaux Morgan gets second shot at Capitola City Council with interim appointment Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 31 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Capitola City Council to consider future of Monte fireworks show - Santa Cruz Local
Capitola City Council to consider future of Monte fireworks show Santa Cruz Local
Published on 9 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Capitola mayor Yvette Brooks to vacate seat for United Way CEO post - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola mayor Yvette Brooks to vacate seat for United Way CEO post Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 3 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Cause of Capitola Village explosion and fire still under investigation; roads mostly reopened - Lookout Santa Cruz
Cause of Capitola Village explosion and fire still under investigation; roads mostly reopened Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 26 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Reported explosion starts fire at Capitola Village on Christmas morning - KSBW
Reported explosion starts fire at Capitola Village on Christmas morning KSBW
Published on 26 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Apparent explosion sparks Christmas morning fire in Capitola Village - NBC Bay Area
Apparent explosion sparks Christmas morning fire in Capitola Village NBC Bay Area
Published on 25 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Capitola Village closed, beachfront evacuated during high surf warning - KTVU
Capitola Village closed, beachfront evacuated during high surf warning KTVU
Published on 24 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Capitola Village closed due to high surf and flooding, evacuations near water lifted - NBC Bay Area
Capitola Village closed due to high surf and flooding, evacuations near water lifted NBC Bay Area
Published on 23 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Sarah Ryan appointed Capitola police chief, a historic first for the city - KSBW
Sarah Ryan appointed Capitola police chief, a historic first for the city KSBW
Published on 5 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Capitola election results: Jensen, Orbach lead council race - Santa Cruz Local
Capitola election results: Jensen, Orbach lead council race Santa Cruz Local
Published on 5 November 2024 | 8:00 am
Election Guide, Nov. 5, 2024: Measure Y – Capitola sales tax hike - Santa Cruz Local
Election Guide, Nov. 5, 2024: Measure Y – Capitola sales tax hike Santa Cruz Local
Published on 31 October 2024 | 7:00 am
Capitola City Council aims for Capitola Mall redevelopment - Santa Cruz Local
Capitola City Council aims for Capitola Mall redevelopment Santa Cruz Local
Published on 11 October 2024 | 7:00 am