Good morning! It’s May 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds yielding to sun in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be clouds yielding to sun. The high will be 71 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.
Eastside / Live Oak news
Santa Cruz candidates discuss the city’s most pressing issues in last forum before primary
By Max Chun
May 8, 2026
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, May 7-10
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
May 7, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
Moe’s Alley Presents: The Brothers Comatose – Live at The Rio Theatre
Moes Alley presents The Brothers Comatose! This time the party is moving to the historic Rio Theatre!The Rio Theatre – 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa CruzF…
At Moe’s Alley on May 8
Mitchum Yacoub & The Brass Empire w/ Divina + Ses Eye Ohm
Moes Alley presents Mitchum Yacoub & The Brass Empire with an Afrobeats DJ set from Divina plus Ses Eye Ohm!Friday, May 8, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 8:30…
At Moe’s Alley on May 8
Redwood Records Presents: System Exclusive & Star Power
SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE: Ari Blaisdell and Matt Jones are System Exclusive: a Pasadena based two piece band bearing an armful of mini synths, making heart-th…
At The Crepe Place on May 8
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a project at 2900 Chesterfield Drive. The proposal seeks to renew a permit to operate a three-bedroom vacation rental at this address. Approval of a Vacation Rental Permit is required for the renewal to proceed. (view application)
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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