Good morning! It’s September 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds giving way to sun in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be clouds giving way to sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 74 with a low of 57.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday
Eastside / Live Oak news
A coalition urges Santa Cruz County cities to remove Flock Safety cameras over privacy concerns. Johnny’s Harborside has a new chef and owner. Top events include Fantastic Negrito, Flamin’ Groovies, Young the Giant, and First Friday.
Movement against police use of Flock Safety cameras gains momentum in Santa Cruz County
By Christopher Neely
Sep 5, 2025
Longtime harbor restaurant Johnny’s gets a reset with chef Jeffrey Wall and owner Ciera Kash
By Lily Belli
Sep 5, 2025
Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, Sept. 4-11
By Wallace Baine
Sep 4, 2025
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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
Scrumptious Fish and Chips Food Truck Monthly Schedule Released On Website
Scrumptious is known for its authentic scratch-made British-style fish & chips. “We cook our delicious beer-battered fish to order for the freshest, m…
At Scrumptious Fish & Chips on September 5
Repeats 15 more times until September 30
Santa Cruz Watercolor Society Exhibition
Join us for an exciting First Friday reception! This month we will be celebrating the Santa Cruz Watercolor Society, an organization of local artists …
At Santa Cruz Art League on September 5
Repeats 6 more times until September 13
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.
- Fresh & Easy Meal Prep at 150 Jewell St., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on September 3 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!