Good morning! It’s March 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sprinkles early this morning in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be sprinkles early this morning; otherwise, clouds giving way to some sun. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 63 with a low of 47. Showers now, changing to mostly cloudy at 10 a.m.
Eastside / Live Oak news
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What’s new around you
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Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
Monday Evening Drop-In Figure Drawing
Join us for a Monday evening figure drawing session facilitated by Mark Sangster and Emily Cafaro! Drop-in session of drawing or painting from a live …
At Santa Cruz Art League on March 2
Repeats 4 more times until March 30
MahJong Mondays @ Branciforte Library
Looking to add a new fun habit to 2026? Look no further than the Branciforte Library for MahJong Mondays starting on January 5th at 10:30am. Experienc…
At Branciforte Branch Library on March 2
Blue Monday Blues Jam
🎸 Blues Jam Night! 🎶 Great Music by Amazing Musicians — You Don’t Want to Miss This! Every 1st Monday of the Month No Cover Charge | Fully Stocked Ba…
At VFW Post 7263 on March 2
Repeats 8 more times until November 2
Pizza and Pints for Branciforte Library
Pints and Pizza for Branciforte Library. 20% of pizza and beer sales will be donated to the Branciforte Library Friends. Dine in or take out from 12-9…
At Sante Adairius Rustic Ales & Bookies Pizza on March 3
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There was a three-car crash with possible injuries on Highway 1 South at Bay Porter, near Capitola and Soquel. All lanes were closed and traffic was being diverted at Morrissey. CHP helped with construction and traffic control. The incident was reported yesterday.
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
Community crime report
- A bicycle was stolen in a grand theft incident near the 100 Block of S Morrissey Blvd., Santa Cruz. It happened at 8 p.m. on January 29. (source)
- An assault happened when someone intentionally spit on person during an argument. The incident took place near the 300 Block of Jessie St., Santa Cruz, at 7 a.m. on February 26. (source)
- A person was cited and released for having a controlled substance. The incident happened near East Levee and North Felker St., Santa Cruz, at 10 a.m. on February 26. (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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