Good morning! It’s March 30 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cooler with some sun in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be cooler with times of clouds and sun. The high will be 66 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (7/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are very high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Mostly sunny now, changing to partly sunny at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showery weather tomorrow morning through tomorrow evening
Top news from nearby
Three rising Santa Cruz County bakers attract crowds with unique breads and pastries, from Watsonville sourdough to creative Capitola treats and inventive downtown café offerings, reshaping the local bakery scene.
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By Lily Belli
Mar 30, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
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 30
Repeats 4 more times until April 27
Drop-In Figure Drawing: 3-Hour Long Pose
Join us for a Monday morning figure drawing session facilitated by Katell Le Bourdonnec! This drop-in art session will feature one 3-hour long pose fo…
At Santa Cruz Art League on March 30
Repeats 7 more times until May 18
Nick Lowe w/ Cactus Blossoms:: Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 3/30
Nick Lowe performs solo at the Rio Theatre with special guests The Cactus Blossoms (((folkYEAH!))) presents NICK LOWE The Cactus Blossoms Rio Theatre …
At on March 30
The Art of Nature Exhibit
Explore the beauty and fine details of the natural world around us in this annual spring exhibit featuring works from local artists in a variety of me…
At Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History on March 31
Repeats 53 more times until May 31
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A traffic collision involving up to five vehicles, including a big rig, happened on northbound Highway 1 at Freedom Boulevard in Aptos. Two were reportedly speeding before the crash. Several vehicles had airbags deploy, and at least one had major front-end damage. All vehicles were moved to the right-hand shoulder. Emergency services, including fire and California Highway Patrol, responded to the scene.
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.
- Barbara & Company Catering at 2431 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on March 26 with no critical issues.
- The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #6407 at 3400 Clares St., Capitola, passed a county health inspection on March 26 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
Disclosure: Traffic 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.