Eastside / Live Oak Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, February 20

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Good morning! It’s February 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Cool with periods of sun in Eastside / Live Oak

Today will be cool with times of clouds and sun. There is a 8% chance of rain. The high will be 55 with a low of 38. Partly sunny now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather late Monday night through Tuesday evening

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Eastside / Live Oak news

Mayor Keeley praised Santa Cruz’s housing progress. A cold weather advisory warns of lows near 34°F. Weekend events: Clam Chowder Cook-Off, Black History Month films, and live music.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ code violations   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak

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Property code violations

County officials cite property owners for issues such as substandard housing, illegal uses of buildings, property maintenance, abandoned appliances or furniture, construction without permits, and other issues that affect public safety and quality of life.

• The property at 958 30th Ave., Santa Cruz, was cited on January 8, in Code Compliance Case NV25326 for building code violations related to unpermitted structures that were over height, oversized, or did not meet required setbacks. These violations meant that certain structures on the property were built without the necessary permits, exceeded allowable height or size limits, and/or were constructed too close to property lines, in violation of local zoning and building regulations. The county has confirmed that the code violation has now been addressed, and officials are currently monitoring the property to ensure ongoing compliance.
   

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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

• Both southbound lanes on Highway 9 at Graham Hill, near 10395 Soquel Dr in Aptos, are closed because of road and weather conditions. PG&E is directing one-way traffic in the northbound lane. The southbound lanes are expected to stay closed until the morning today.
   
• There is one-way traffic on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. This is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on April 1.
   
• One lane is closed on North Highway 9 at Encinal Street in the Westside/Downtown area because of shoulder work. The closure will last until 3:01 p.m. on February 28.
   

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Community crime report

• Two people were cited and released for trying to avoid paying for services at a local inn, which is a misdemeanor involving less than $950. The incident happened near the 300 Block of Ocean St., Santa Cruz at 11 a.m. on February 18. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct involving alcohol, which is a misdemeanor. The incident happened near the 1400 Block of Ocean St., Santa Cruz. It occurred at 4 a.m. on February 18. (source)
   
• A person was arrested on outstanding warrants for possessing a controlled substance with previous offenses, including both felony and misdemeanor charges. The incident happened near the 800 Block of Ocean St., Santa Cruz at 2 a.m. on February 17. (source)
   
• A battery incident was reported near the 700 Block of Ocean St., Santa Cruz. It happened at 1 a.m. on February 16. (source)
   

Disclosure: Traffic incidents, code violations 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.