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Historical Museum Celebrates City Anniversary

04/23/2024
An exhibit at the Capitola Historical Museum celebrates the founding of Camp Capitola 150 years ago.

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Capitola Eyes Sales Tax Increase

04/17/2024
The Capitola City Council are considering a November ballot item to increase 2016's Measure F sales tax rate from %9 to %9.25.

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Capitola on the Mend

04/03/2024
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The Wharf House Restaurant and the Boat and Bait Shop on the Capitola Wharf were torn down and toted away over the past few weeks as part of major repair and rebuilding of the historic landmark.

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Capitola City Council Extends Zoom Comment Ban

03/15/2024
The Capitola City Council agreed to extend a ban on remote public comment after anonymous racist, misogynistic and antisemitic outbursts at a meeting in 2023.

Land Use & Development Transportation City of Capitola

BCycle E-Bike Coming to Capitola Soon

03/12/2024
After the City Council approves a map of docking locations, 50 BCycles served by 100 docking stations will become active in Capitola.

Elections & Politics Resilience City of Capitola

Candidate Comparisons Added to Santa Cruz Local’s Election Guide

02/19/2024
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Santa Cruz Local now provides direct comparisons of candidates’ positions on key issues. Plus, news on the Capitola Wharf.

Business, Economy & Jobs Housing City of Capitola

Capitola Mall Redevelopment Stalls on Affordable Housing Plans

02/16/2024

Capitola city staff want to spur development of the Capitola Mall by allowing taller buildings. But hundreds of required affordable homes make the project financially infeasible, a developer said this month.

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City of Capitola Marks a Big Anniversary

02/03/2024
Capitola Mayor Kristen Brown muses about the 75th anniversary of the city’s incorporation as a time to reflect on history while considering the opportunities that lie ahead.

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Capitola Senior Housing Proposal Draws Criticism

01/26/2024
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A developer received mainly negative feedback on a proposal for a four-story, 93-unit senior assisted living facility at 3720 Capitola Road.

Land Use & Development City of Capitola

Infrastructure, Housing Items on Tap for Jan. 25 Capitola Council Meeting

01/23/2024
City staff supports accepting a $500,000 grant from the California Natural Resources Agency to support the city's Capitola Wharf Resiliency and Public Access Project.

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Capitola City Council Probes Wharf Damage, Outlook

01/15/2024
At its meeting Jan. 11, which also happened to be the 75th anniversary of the city’s incorporation, the Capitola City Council received a comprehensive review of the Dec. 28 winter storm event damage.

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Capitola Leaders Move on Traffic Safety After Fatal Hit-and-Run

12/18/2023
In its final meeting of the year, the Capitola City Council took steps toward improved traffic safety, including installation of six LED flashing lights and re-striping at the Bay Avenue and Hill Street intersection.

Business, Economy & Jobs Elections & Politics City of Capitola

Capitola to Poll Residents on Potential Revenue Measures

11/24/2023
With the help of polling professionals, Capitola leaders are ready to see how much of an appetite local residents have for a pair of potential revenue measures that could appear on next year’s ballot.

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Housing City of Capitola

Capitola Leaders Approve Housing Element Update

11/10/2023
After more than a year of work, six drafts and almost 500 pages of planning details, the Capitola City Council unanimously approved the 6th Cycle Housing Element update at its meeting. Capitola Community Development Director Katie Herlihy said earlier this year the update would be one of the most difficult assignments of her career.

Families & Children Parks & Recreation City of Capitola

Treasure Cove at Jade Street Park

11/06/2023
County Park Friends—working to raise $1 million of the anticipated $1.79 million cost for Capitola’s universally accessible playground at Jade Street Park—has good news to share.

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Capitola Housing Element Readied for Final Approval

11/06/2023
Capitola leaders are expected to cap off a year-long effort to update the city’s housing element before the state-mandated deadline in December.

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Capitola Police Relaunch Community Committee Effort

11/02/2023
Capitola law enforcement leaders will restart efforts to form a community policing committee after a previous attempt failed to recruit a representative group of local residents.

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Watsonville, Capitola City Council Meetings Assailed by ‘Zoom Bombs’

10/27/2023
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The Watsonville City Council will stop allowing virtual comments during its public meetings for the rest of the year after it received two anonymous calls filled with racist language and expletives during the Oct. 24 meeting.

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Capitola Leaders Outline Areas for New Homes

10/13/2023
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Capitola Mall, Capitola Road among areas targeted for redevelopment.

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Capitola Council Selects Name for New Playground

10/02/2023
The Capitola City Council unanimously landed on “Treasure Cove at Jade Street Park” as the name for the new universally accessible playground.

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Capitola Wharf Construction Underway

09/22/2023
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City officials and locals gathered to celebrate the wharf's groundbreaking Friday afternoon.

Business, Economy & Jobs Resilience City of Capitola

$7 Million Project Begins to Rebuild Historic Capitola Wharf

09/10/2023
Construction crews are set to begin work next week on a $7.7 million project to rebuild and reopen this seaside town’s wharf, which was wrecked in winter storms.

Community Service & Support City of Capitola

The Future of the Capitola Wharf

08/30/2023
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How Capitola residents came together to support the wharf, and what lies ahead for the iconic structure.

Housing City of Capitola

Capitola Leaders to Weigh Housing Ordinance Updates

08/22/2023
The housing ordinance was originally adopted in 2004 to require local developers to include affordable housing—specifically for very low, low or moderate income buyers or renters.

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Capitola Wharf Repairs, Additions on Tap

08/04/2023
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Reopening anticipated next summer.

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Fundraising Launched for Jade Street Park Project

07/31/2023
Capitola leaders have kickstarted a fundraising campaign for the Jade Street Park Project, which will make the 24-year-old playground accessible to individuals of all abilities.

Families & Children Parks & Recreation Neighborhoods City of Capitola

Parks for All

06/27/2023
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Capitola latest city in Santa Cruz County with plans to make its park universally accessible, accommodating children of all abilities.

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Capitola City Council Approves 2023-24 Budget

06/23/2023
City Manager Jamie Goldstein reports that expenditures will exceed revenues by about $1 million, but the city expects to end the year with a general fund balance of roughly $1.55 million.

Economy & Jobs Resilience City of Capitola

Capitola City Council Moves Ahead With Wharf Repair Project

05/11/2023
The Capitola City Council unanimously gave its staff the green light to begin accepting bids for Phase 2 of the Capitola Wharf Resiliency and Public Access Improvement Project, which includes restoring the large section of the iconic structure ripped away in early January.