Good morning! It’s Aug. 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then some sun in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be cool with low clouds breaking for some sun; watch for large waves and rough surf. The high will be 70, with a low of 54.
Eastside / Live Oak news
Santa Cruz County schools ask parents to share children’s health insurance info to secure funding for free student counseling and mental health services, ensuring continued access at no cost.
What families need to know about the free mental health services provided by Santa Cruz County public schools
By Hillary Ojeda
Aug 31, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
Rockapella
Since the early ’90’s when they first achieved national television fame on PBS’s “Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?”, they’ve toured the globe and …
At Santa Cruz Shakespeare on Aug. 31
Pasatiempo Golf Course: Comedy Golf Classic
Experience championship golf at the legendary Pasatiempo Golf Club! Enjoy an unforgettable day of golf, comedy, great food, and community while supporting …
At Pasatiempo Golf Course on Aug. 31
Moving in Harmony with Life – Self-care Exercises for Vitality and Balance
Instructors: Alexandra Johnson, MD, Kevin Johnson and Dena Ehrlich. We spend much of our time being sedentary, lost in our minds. Yet each movement you …
At Hummingbird Valley on Sept. 2
Repeats 15 more times until Dec. 16
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department is currently accepting public comments on a zoning application for a project at 103 24th Ave., which proposes to demolish an existing fence and construct new fences measuring 6 feet and 8 feet tall within the geologic setback. This project requires a Coastal Development Permit. Residents who wish to provide input or express concerns must submit their comments before the deadline on Sept. 10. (view application)
Community crime report
- A hit-and-run with property damage happened when an unknown person crashed into an AMR vehicle and left the scene. The incident took place near Water Street and Poplar Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 8 p.m. on Aug. 26. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and having a blood alcohol level over 0.08%. Their vehicle was stored because of the arrest, and they were taken to a recovery center for intoxication. The incident happened near Ocean Street and Kennan Street, Santa Cruz, at midnight on Aug. 27. (source)
- A person was arrested for prowling, which means loitering on private property. The incident happened near the 100 block of Button Street, Santa Cruz, at 4 p.m. on Aug. 26. (source)
- A person was cited and released for petty theft, which is a misdemeanor. The incident happened near the 300 block of La Fonda Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 10 p.m. on Aug. 25. (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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