Good morning! It’s August 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Pleasant with clouds and sun in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be pleasant with times of clouds and sun. The high will be 70 with a low of 52. Intermittent clouds now, changing to partly sunny at noon
Looking ahead: Cool Thursday
Eastside / Live Oak news
Carmageddon: RTC still facing funding gap for passenger rail environmental work
By Max Chun
Aug 11, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
The Earth Gives More Storywalk at Branciforte
Storywalks promote early literacy, physical activity, and family time together. It’s a fun and educational family activity that you can bring to your …
At Branciforte Branch Library on August 11
Repeats 5 more times until August 16
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 August 12
Repeats 28 more times until September 30
Watercolor Painting with Linda Lord
This 6-week watercolor course class is a favorite among Santa Cruz Art League students. Join in to learn watercolor fundamentals in a friendly and wel…
At Santa Cruz Art League on August 12
Repeats 4 more times until September 9
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic hazard was reported today on Highway 1 North at the Morrissey intersection. A vehicle with hazard lights on was partially blocking the right lane. The California Highway Patrol monitored the situation.
- The intersection of Graham Hill Rd and Sims Rd is closed due to a PGE-related issue. The closure was supposed to end at 2:00 a.m., but it is still in effect as of 6:04 a.m. today.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for road excavation. The closure will continue until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
- Long-term projects: – On Sims Road, a single lane is closed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today due to a pipeline project. Traffic control is in place between Brook Knoll Road and 600 La Madrona Drive.
– Richmond Drive at Portola Drive and 24th Avenue will experience traffic delays and lane closures due to a pump station upgrade project. Construction is scheduled for April 12-13 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting.
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.
- Erik’s Delicafe at 1475 41st Ave. Ste A2, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on August 7 with no critical issues.
- Busy Bee’s Cafe & Catering at 1200 41st Ave., Capitola, passed a county health inspection on August 7 with no critical issues.
- Chunk’s Sandwiches at 3555 Clares St. Ste Tt, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on August 8 with no critical issues.
- Los Viejones at 2890 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on August 8 with no critical issues.
- Wasabi Sushi at 3555 Clares St. Ste M, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on August 8 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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