Summer Bringing Lots of Changes, By Yvette Brooks, Mayor, City of Capitola

FEATURED COLUMNIST Summer Bringing Lots of Changes

By Yvette Brooks, Mayor, City of Capitola

This summer brings a lot of change. The Capitola City Council will be discussing the future of summer events and outdoor dining at our June 24 meeting. More information to come.

The Governor has updated guidelines on COVID19 regulations, which will have a dramatic impact on our community. You can stay up to date by visiting the CDPH and or Santa Cruz County Health Department.

As we emerge from the pandemic, please remember to be patient with one another, our community and yourselves. This pandemic has significantly changed many of our lives and it will take time to recover.

COVID Guidelines and What It Means For Capitola

On June 15, all sectors listed in the Blueprint Activities and Business Tiers Chart may return to usual operations (withexceptions for Mega Events over 10,000 people) based on the following general public health recommendations:

Restrictions Applying to Indoor & Outdoor Settings

Vaccine Verification/ Required: Indoor mega Negative Testing Recommended: Outdoor mega Capacity Limitations No restrictions Physical No restrictions for Distancing attendees, customers and guests Masking Follow current CDPH Guidance for Face Coverings Travelers Follow CDC recommendations and CDPH Travel Advisory

Capitola Library Complete

Iam happy to announce the Capitola Public Library is now open. The virtual grand opening was so much fun with over 300 attendees registered! I again would like to thank all of the work done by City staff, staff of the Santa Cruz Public Library, Capitola City Council members and donors. We could not have done this without all of you. To learn more about visiting the library, visit the Santa Cruz Public Library’s website https://www.santacruzpl.org/.

Outside the Frame Opening June 27

Capitola Mayor Yvette Brooks, Watsonville Mayor Jimmy Dutra, Scotts Valley Mayor Derek Timm and Santa Cruz City Mayor, Donna Meyers have joined to create a first-of-its-kind experience of healing and positivity for people across Santa Cruz County in partnership with County Park Friends.

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SPECIALIZING IN Residential Repaints & Custom Homes Homeowners Associations Property Managers SUMMER SPECIAL

If we paint your interior and/or exterior by July 31, 2021 we will buy the paint.

NEW LOCATION!

Tuesday–Saturday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.*

Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.*

KAITO / KA

Ramen, Sushi, Japanese Curry & more...

Food Court • Capitola Mall 831-464-2586 • smilekaito.com

*Dinner/Delivery after 3 p.m.

SUSHI MARKET SPROUTS

Sushi Takeout, Japanese Snacks, Drinks, & Gifts

Party Trays Available Grab & Go Sushi Prepared Fresh Twice Daily

300 7th Ave, Santa Cruz 831-465-1177

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