Eastside / Live Oak Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, August 18

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Good morning! It’s August 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Low clouds in Eastside / Live Oak

Today will be low clouds. The high will be 79 with a low of 52.

Looking ahead: Clouds and sun this weekend

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Eastside / Live Oak news

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ food inspections   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

• A traffic collision happened at the intersection of Glen Canyon Rd and Rabbits Run Rd. It was reported at 6:49 a.m. today. There are unknown injuries, and fire services are on the way, but no ambulance was sent. The California Highway Patrol and fire services are monitoring the situation, but fire units initially couldn’t find the incident.
   
• The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Watsonville/Pajaro are facing closures for electrical work. The closure is expected to end today at 2:59 p.m.
   
• The northbound lanes of Highway 1 at Route 129 in Watsonville/Pajaro are facing closures for electrical work. The closure will last until 2:59 p.m. on August 21.
   
• A lane on South Highway 1 at Buena Vista Drive in Watsonville/Pajaro is closed for emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 6:59 a.m. tomorrow.
   
• A lane on North Highway 1 at Airport Blvd. in Watsonville / Pajaro is closed for emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. today.
   
• There’s a one-way traffic closure on North/South Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley due to emergency work. The closure is expected to end on August 23 at 3:59 p.m.
   
• A lane on North Highway 9 in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for utility work. The closure is expected to end at 5:01 p.m. on August 20.
   
• A lane on North Highway 17 at Spanish Bit Chapel in Scotts Valley is closed for utility work. The closure will end at 5:01 a.m. tomorrow.
   
• Long-term projects: On Sims Road and La Madrona Drive, from Brook Knoll Road to 600 La Madrona Drive, a single lane is closed for a pipeline project. Traffic control is in place, and the closure is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily until February 2026. On Richmond Drive and Portola Drive at 24th Avenue, there are road closures due to a pump station upgrade project. Expect traffic delays and lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with specific work on April 12-13 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting.
   

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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.

• Erik’s Delicafe at 1475 41st Ave. Ste A2, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on August 14 with no critical issues.
   
• Pho Super Noodle at 1200 41st Ave. Ste C, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on August 15 with no critical issues.
   
• Verutti Liquors at 1125 41st Ave., Capitola, passed a county health inspection on August 15 with no critical issues.
   

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Community crime report

• A woman was cited and released for a warrant due to not appearing in court for possessing a controlled substance. This happened near the 1300 Block of E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, at 1 p.m. on August 9. (source)
   
• A petty theft incident, classified as a misdemeanor, was reported online. It occurred near the 700 Block of Cayuga St. in Santa Cruz at midnight on July 31. (source)
   
• A grand theft incident involving money, labor, or property occurred near the 200 Block of Button St. in Santa Cruz. It happened at midnight on July 30. (source)
   
• A burglary occurred near the 600 Block of Ocean St. in Santa Cruz. The incident happened at midnight on July 27. (source)
   
• A petty theft incident was reported online as a misdemeanor. It happened near the 100 Block of Pacheco Avenue in Santa Cruz at midnight on July 24. (source)
   

Disclosure: Traffic incidents 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.