Good morning! It’s January 30 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Nice with clouds and sun in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be nice with times of clouds and sun. The high will be 72 with a low of 48. Partly sunny now, changing to intermittent clouds at 3 p.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant tomorrow
Eastside / Live Oak news
Many Santa Cruz County businesses close Friday for an anti-ICE protest. Free “punt, pass and kick” events run Feb. 3-5. Volunteers seek a more accurate homeless count. Food and arts events fill the weekend.
More local businesses, groups announce closures for anti-ICE national shutdown Friday
By Hillary Ojeda
Jan 29, 2026
Santa Cruz County Parks hosts punt, pass and kick events before Super Bowl LX
By Ashley Palma-Jimenez
Jan 29, 2026
Tweaks to point-in-time count outreach could result in more accurate tally this year
By Max Chun
Jan 29, 2026
Best of Santa Cruz County food & arts events this weekend, Jan. 29-Feb. 1
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Jan 29, 2026
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Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak

Moe’s Alley Presents: Jackie Greene w/ Alex Lucero (Night 1)
Moes Alley presents two nights of Jackie Greene!Friday, January 30 (Night 1)Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$30 in advance / $35 day of the show21+*All sales ar…
At Moe’s Alley on January 30
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 1 is facing closures at Soquel Drive because crews are installing K-rail barriers. The closure will last until 5:59 a.m. on February 2.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1.
- Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley has alternating lane closures because of bridge work. The closures are expected to end at 4:59 p.m. on February 2.
- South Highway 17 at Sugarloaf Road in Scotts Valley is facing closures for emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. tomorrow.
Community crime report
- A vehicle was stolen without the owner’s permission. The incident happened near Soquel Ave. and West Riverwalk in Santa Cruz at 7 p.m. on January 27. (source)
- A hit and run caused property damage. The incident happened near the 200 Block of Fairmount Avenue, Santa Cruz, at midnight on January 26. A report was filed online using the Coplogic system. (source)
- A hit and run caused property damage near the 100 Block of Oak Way, Santa Cruz. The incident happened at midnight on January 23. A report was filed online using the Coplogic On-line Reporting System. (source)
- A person was cited and released for having illegal drugs and drug-related items. The incident happened near the 400 Block of Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, at 4 a.m. on January 28. (source)
- A person was arrested for acting disorderly while under the influence of drugs. The incident happened near the 400 Block of Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, at 4 a.m. on January 28. (source)
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