Good morning! It’s Oct. 30 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Nice with clouds and sun in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will see sunshine mixing with clouds and nice. There is a 14% chance of rain. The high will be 70 with a low of 50.
Top news from nearby
Pajaro Valley School District’s school closure advisory committee may delay recommendations; no board vote date or savings estimate set. Families should stay tuned for updates on potential closures and district plans.
PVUSD school closures: What families need to know about the district’s plans
By Hillary Ojeda
Oct 30, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ code violations ▼︎ events
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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.
- A building code violation first cited on Sept. 13, 2023, for the property at 213 Brommer St., Santa Cruz, under case number NV24992, has now been resolved. The violations included the replacement of the electrical panel in Unit 1 without the required permits and the discovery of overloaded electrical panels in the remaining units, which posed significant safety risks. These issues were formally addressed in a “Notice and Order” issued last September. The property owner has been assessed fees that must be paid to the county as a result of these violations.
Community crime report
- A felony vandalism involving damage of $400 or more was reported near the 500 block of Emeline Avenue, Santa Cruz. The incident happened at 11 a.m. on Oct. 28. (source)
- Police cited and released a person for having illegal drug paraphernalia and a narcotic controlled substance (both misdemeanors). The incident happened near the 100 block of Dakota Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 11 p.m. on Oct. 18. (source)
- A person was cited and released for having illegal drug paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). The incident happened near the 1400 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 8 p.m. on Oct. 19. (source)
- A person was cited and released for outstanding warrants related to possession of unlawful paraphernalia. The incident happened near the 100 block of Felker Street, Santa Cruz, at 11 a.m. on Oct. 28. (source)
- A person was cited and released for a misdemeanor warrant related to vandalism involving less than $400. The incident happened near the 100 block of Grant Street, Santa Cruz, at 9 a.m. on Oct. 28. (source)
- Annoying or threatening phone calls were reported near the 1400 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 8 p.m. on Oct. 26. (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.
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