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

Plenty of sun in Eastside / Live Oak

Today will be plenty of sun. The high will be 81 with a low of 50.


Eastside / Live Oak news

Capitola to add lighting and crosswalk on Bay Avenue, no roundabouts. Diversity Center staff unionize. June 2026 primary upcoming. Lookout Editorial Board endorses Ryan Coonerty for mayor. Prescribed burns begin next week at Henry Cowell.

A Lookout View: Ryan Coonerty for Santa Cruz mayor

OPINION: A Lookout View: Ryan Coonerty for Santa Cruz mayor

By Lookout Editorial Board

May 17, 2026


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Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak

Drop-In Figure Drawing: 3-Hour Long Pose
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 May 18

Beachside Bliss Sunset Yoga & Bonfire
Beachside Bliss Sunset Yoga & Bonfire

Instructed yoga, a sound bath, followed by a bonfire & s’mores watching the sunset. Please bring a yoga mat, water and a warm jacket.

At Twin Lakes State Beach on May 18


No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.