Good morning! It’s Nov. 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be partly sunny. The high will be 69 with a low of 55.
Top news from nearby
Downtown Santa Cruz gained 29 new businesses since January 2025, fueled by new housing, city incentives, and increased foot traffic, with 11 more openings expected soon.
29 new businesses have opened in downtown Santa Cruz since 2025. Here’s why.
By Lily Belli
Nov 2, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
Real Intelligence: The Art of Being Yourself – Breema Bodywork Workshop
At Hummingbird Valley Retreat Center on Nov. 2
Moving in Harmony with Life – Self-care Exercises for Vitality and Balance
At Hummingbird Valley on Nov. 4
Community crime report
- A man was arrested for theft, drug possession, and disorderly conduct. The incident happened near the 1500 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 8 p.m. on Oct. 28. (source)
- Felony vandalism to a vehicle was reported near the 100 block of Dakota Avenue, Santa Cruz. The incident happened at 5 p.m. on Oct. 28 and caused $400 or more in damage. (source)
- A person was arrested for having illegal drugs and drug-related items. This happened near the 100 block of Grant Street, Santa Cruz, at 2 p.m. on Oct. 28. (source)
- Two women were arrested for having illegal drug paraphernalia. The incident happened near the 1400 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 4 p.m. on Oct. 28. (source)
- A person was arrested for being drunk in public and stealing a small amount of property. The incident happened near the 500 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 5 p.m. on Oct. 19. (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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