Good morning! It’s May 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Periods of sun with a shower in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be times of sun and clouds with a shower in places; cool. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 64 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Intermittent clouds now, changing to mostly cloudy w/ showers at noon
Eastside / Live Oak news
April food highlights in Santa Cruz County: Tostilocos, French toast, viral desserts. Mayoral candidate Ryan Coonerty says residents prioritize quality-of-life issues over opponents’ criticisms as ballots are mailed Monday. The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission will review unmet transit needs Thursday.
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
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 4
Repeats 2 more times until May 18
Property development
- A permit application has been filed for a project at 21511 E. Cliff Dr., approximately 250 feet north of the intersection with 16th Avenue. The proposal involves remodeling the existing market into a deli that will offer both indoor and outdoor dining for more than 12 people. The project also includes plans for off-site beer and wine sales, the installation of skylights, and the placement of screened equipment on the roof. To move forward, the plan requires an amendment to a previous permit for the site. (view details)
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a project at 260 12th Ave. The proposal seeks to renew a permit that allows the existing single-family home at this address to operate as a two-bedroom vacation rental, permitting overnight stays of up to 30 days at a time. Approval of a vacation rental permit is required for the renewal to move forward. (view application)
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.
- Starbucks Coffee Company at 1520 Soquel Dr., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on April 28 with no critical issues.
- Cole’s Bar-b-que at 2590 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on April 28 with no critical issues.
- Naka Sushi Restaurant at 1200 41st Ave., Ste F, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on April 30 with no critical issues.
- Dunlap’s Donuts at 3791 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on April 30 with no critical issues.
- Cat & Cloud Coffee at 3600 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on April 30 with no critical issues.
Community crime report
- A person was reported for injuring someone they have a close relationship with, resisting a police officer, and hitting a police officer. The incident happened near the 100 block of Marine Parade, Santa Cruz, at 10 p.m. on April 30. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and violating parole near the 300 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz. The incident happened at 2 a.m. on May 3. (source)
- A hit-and-run car crash that caused property damage was reported near the 100 block of Pryce Street, Santa Cruz, at 9 p.m. on April 30. (source)
- A political sign was set on fire on private property. This happened near the 700 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 9 a.m. on May 3. (source)
- A petty theft and drug-related incident involving multiple charges was reported near the 300 block of Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz. It happened at 11 a.m. on May 3. (source)
- A woman was arrested for disorderly conduct while under the influence of drugs near the 100 block of Hagemann Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 10 a.m. on May 2. (source)
- A man was cited and released for having fentanyl. The incident happened near Ocean Street and Coloma Street in Santa Cruz at noon on May 1. (source)
- Two men were cited and released for having methamphetamine. This happened near the 800 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 11 a.m. on May 1. (source)
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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