Good morning! It’s Aug. 7 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will see areas of low clouds, then sun and pleasantly cool. The high will be 70 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (9/11).
Eastside / Live Oak news
Santa Cruz County RTC plans up to $75 million in bonds for Highway 1 and Coastal Rail Trail projects; Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s “Fences” receives praise for powerful performances and moving production.
Facing rising costs, RTC moves to issue bonds to finance highway, rail trail projects
By Max Chun
Aug 7, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
Moe’s Alley Presents: Eric Lindell & The Westside Summer League
Moes Alley presents the soulful sounds of Eric Lindell & The Westside Summer League! Friday, Aug. 7. Doors: 7 p.m. Show: 8 p.m.
At Moe’s Alley on Aug. 7
DAVE “NELLY” NELSON PHOTOGRAPHY
Get stoked, Santa Cruz! 🌊📸 We are beyond hyped to host an exclusive art exhibit featuring the legendary work of decorated surf and ocean photographer…
At Sunny California on Aug. 7
Community crime report
- An assault with a deadly weapon (not a firearm) was reported near the east San Lorenzo River levee and Felker Street in Santa Cruz on Aug. 4 at 3 p.m. There is no information about the suspect. (source)
- A man was arrested for domestic violence. The incident happened near the 800 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 11 p.m. on Aug. 4. (source)
- Police assisted in booking a person into jail for driving with a license restricted due to a DUI and for violating felony parole. The incident happened near the 500 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at midnight on Aug. 5. (source)
Note on today’s report: Some of the incidents listed are not recent. This can happen for a couple of reasons: Delays in agency reporting — sometimes officials don’t file reports right away, or agencies release batches of reports weeks later. Delays in public complaints — people may not notice or decide to contact police until some time after an incident. Please contact the responsible law-enforcement agency or your local elected officials if you have concerns about their delay in releasing information.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and police incidents 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.