Good morning! It’s November 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
A shower this morning; clouds in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be a shower in spots this morning; otherwise, overcast. There is a 40% chance of rain. The high will be 62 with a low of 49. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather tomorrow afternoon through Sunday afternoon
Eastside / Live Oak news
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
PEOPLE’S DISCO featuring Space Ghost
Peoples Disco is back!Friday, November 14thShow: 9pm*No Cover*21+This is a free event, but it is strictly 21 and over, so remember your ID!
At Moe’s Alley on November 14
Property development
- A permit application has been filed for 480 6TH Avenue in Santa Cruz, proposing several updates to the previously approved plans for the property. The project seeks to remove a planned second-floor deck above the driveway, add a trellis to the existing second-floor deck on the northwest side of the house, and update the exterior colors and materials. These modifications require a minor variation to the coastal development permit that was previously approved for this address. (view details)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Northbound Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley is down to one-way traffic because of emergency work. This is expected to last until 3:59 p.m. on December 5.
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.
- Live Oak American at 1200 17th Ave., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on November 10 with no critical issues.
- The Water Street Grill at 503 Water St., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on November 10 with no critical issues.
- Taqueria Vallarta #2 at 893 41st Ave., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on November 12 with no critical issues.
Community crime report
- A man was arrested for having a warrant due to not appearing in court for a felony charge. The incident happened near the 100 Block of Avalon St., Santa Cruz, at 8 a.m. on November 1. (source)
- A woman was given a citation and released because she had an outstanding warrant for carrying a switchblade knife. The incident happened near the 300 Block of Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz at 6 a.m. on November 1. (source)
- A report was taken for causing injury to a spouse or partner. The incident happened near the 100 Block of Plymouth St., Santa Cruz, at 2 a.m. on November 1. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol near the 100 Block of Franklin St., Santa Cruz at 1 a.m. on November 1. (source)
- A report of sexual battery, which means someone was touched in a sexual way against their will, was taken near Water St. & Ocean St. in Santa Cruz. The incident happened at 11 p.m. on October 31. (source)
- A robbery involving a knife, assault, and conspiracy to commit a crime was reported near the 100 Block of Dakota Ave., Santa Cruz. The incident happened at 4 p.m. on October 31. (source)
- A vehicle was towed after the driver was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident happened near Gault St. & Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz at 2 a.m. on October 31. (source)
- A person shoplifted items, which was considered grand theft. This happened near the 100 Block of Morrissey Blvd., Santa Cruz, at 2 p.m. on October 29. (source)
- A person trespassed and stayed on property without permission. This happened near the 800 Block of N Branciforte, Santa Cruz, at 10 p.m. on October 24. (source)
- A vehicle was broken into near the 100 Block of Minnie Street in Santa Cruz around midnight on October 17. The incident was reported online through the Coplogic system. (source)
- A case of identity theft was reported, where someone used another person’s identity to get credit or other benefits. The incident happened near the 300 Block of Park Way, Santa Cruz, at midnight on October 16. (source)
- A person was arrested for battery against a spouse or ex-spouse near the 300 Block of Ocean St., Santa Cruz at 6 p.m. on November 9. (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, property development updates 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.