Good morning! It’s May 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and cool. The high will be 60 with a low of 53. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 10 a.m.
Eastside / Live Oak news
Mayoral candidate Ryan Coonerty faces a state ethics investigation. Moe’s Alley hosts a ’90s dance party Saturday and band contest Sunday; other weekend events include a Felton parade and a longboard competition at Steamer Lane.
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, May 21-25
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
May 21, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
Redwood Records Presents: Kaefan, EDGAR & Sonido Cosmico
REDWOOD RECORDS PRESENTS: KAEFON, EDGAR, AND MOTHERSHIP CONNECTION, FRIDAY MAY 22 @8PM, $10
At The Crepe Place on May 22
House Show in Santa Cruz
Presumably Market Street’s last house show, come see Burnout, Yes Ma’a.m. and Midfield Ave. for a beautiful sendoff and the start to Burnout’s tour! Tick…
At on May 22
Lewd Jaw
Hailing from Sacramento, Lewd Jaw was formed by three friends who needed a creative outlet during a worldwide lockdown. The trio crafted their ow…
At The Jury Room on May 22
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.
- Deke’s Market at 334 7th Ave., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on May 20 with no critical issues.
- El Chino Mexican Restaurant at 2525 Soquel Dr., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on May 20 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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