Eastside / Live Oak Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, Apr. 14

Good morning! It’s Apr. 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Low clouds and fog, then sun in Eastside / Live Oak

Today will be cool with low clouds and fog, then sunshine. The high will be 61 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Fog now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 pm.

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Eastside / Live Oak news

The Capitola City Council will vote on the Park Avenue trail option for the Coastal Rail Trail, affecting connectivity and costs. Construction on Soquel Drive and nearby streets may cause lane reductions through mid-May.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ code violations   ▼︎ food inspections   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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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 long-standing building code violation at 154 Glen Canyon Rd, Santa Cruz, has finally been resolved. Initially cited on November 20, 2017, under case number NV24000, the property faced formal action for non-compliance with building codes. The property owner is now required to pay assessed fees to the county.
   
• A code violation notice has been issued for the property located at 2209 Spencer Ct, Santa Cruz, under case number NV25233. The violation pertains to the unauthorized paving over a drainage ditch that was part of the original subdivision plan. This alteration likely disrupted the intended drainage system, which is essential for maintaining the property’s infrastructure and ensuring compliance with local building codes.
   

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Community crime report

• A report of gang-related graffiti vandalism was filed. This felony incident occurred near 3rd Avenue and E Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz at 10 a.m. on April 10. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for having illegal paraphernalia and an outstanding warrant. This happened near the intersection of Ocean Street and Plymouth Street in Santa Cruz at 9 a.m. on April 10. (source)
   
• A burglary was reported as a felony. It happened near the 1600 block of Seabright Avenue in Santa Cruz at 8 a.m. on April 6. (source)
   

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Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak

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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.

• Beach Market at 2210 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on Apr. 10 with no critical issues.
   
• Harbor Cafe at 535 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on Apr. 11 with no critical issues.
   

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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

• Long-term projects: 1. Sims Road and La Madrona Drive: A single lane is closed from Brook Knoll Road to 600 La Madrona Drive due to a pipeline project. The closure is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, with traffic control in place. The project will continue until February 2026. 2. Richmond Drive and Portola Drive at 24th Avenue: Road closures and traffic delays are expected due to the Rodeo pump station upgrade. Lane closures will occur from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting. On April 12-13, construction will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 3. Highway 1 between Soquel Drive and 41st Avenue: Overnight ramp and lane closures are scheduled for final striping on April 13-14. This is part of a project to add auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements.
   

Disclosure: Traffic incidents, code violations 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.