Good morning! It’s August 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds giving way to sun in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be clouds giving way to sun. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 71 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant tomorrow
Eastside / Live Oak news
The Point Market opens its third café in Scotts Valley, featuring breakfast burritos, tacos, a smash burger, and asada fries, now accepting credit cards and drawing crowds in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
From East Cliff to Scotts Valley: The Point Market opens third café with burritos and new menu hits
By Lily Belli
Aug 1, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
Pastel Painting with Joan Hellenthal
The perfect way to start the weekend: Loosen up and have fun with pastels! Using expressive marks and color we will paint vibrant landscapes and still…
At Santa Cruz Art League on August 1
Repeats 3 more times until August 22
94th Annual California Landscape Exhibition
Come see the historic California Landscape Show at the Santa Cruz Art League gallery! This historic exhibition was first held in 1928 and for nine dec…
At Santa Cruz Art League on August 1
Repeats 13 more times until August 23
Paper Quilts by Anthony H. Hong
Enjoy the incredible paper quilts by Anthony H. Hong on the walls at Palace for the entire month of August plus a live demo on First Friday, August 1s…
At Palace Art & Office Supply on August 1
First Friday Reception – 94th Annual California Landscape Exhibition
Join us for a historic First Friday reception! This August marks the 94th year of the Santa Cruz Art League’s California Landscape Exhibition, a tradi…
At Santa Cruz Art League on August 1
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic incident occurred on Highway 1 North near Park in the Capitola/Soquel area. It was first reported at 5:25 a.m. today.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for road excavation. This closure will continue until 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
- Long-term projects: On Sims Road and La Madrona Drive, from Brook Knoll Road to 600 La Madrona Drive, a single lane is closed for a pipeline project. Traffic control is in place, and the closure is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily until February 2026.
On Richmond Drive and Portola Drive at 24th Avenue, there will be road closures due to a pump station upgrade project. Expect traffic delays and lane closures, weather permitting, on April 12-13 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
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.
- Pono Hawaiian Kitchen And Tap at 3744 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on July 30 with no critical issues.
Community crime report
- A report was filed online for vandalism causing less than $400 in damage. This happened near Seabright Ave. & Murray St. in Santa Cruz at midnight on July 22. (source)
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