Good morning! It’s Oct. 19 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cool with sunny intervals in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be cool with sun breaking through clouds at times. The high will be 68 with a low of 50.
Eastside / Live Oak news
Traffic deaths and serious injuries in Santa Cruz County have decreased, but cyclist safety remains a concern. Mayoral candidates Ami Chen Mills and Ryan Coonerty are featured in short video interviews.
Meet the Santa Cruz mayoral candidates: Ami Chen Mills and Ryan Coonerty
By Community Voices
Oct 19, 2026
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Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
Enhancing Energy, Increasing Vitality – Bodywork & Self-care Exercises
At Hummingbird Valley Retreat Center on Oct. 19
Community crime report
- A gun was fired in a careless and dangerous way. This happened near the 100 block of Fernside Street, Santa Cruz, at 10 p.m. on Oct. 14. Police have little information about who was involved. (source)
- A man was arrested for stealing a vehicle, conspiring to commit a crime, and vehicle recovery. The incident happened near the 1200 block of Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 5 p.m. on Oct. 13. (source)
- A bicycle was reported stolen in a grand theft incident near the 900 block of Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz. The theft happened around noon on Oct. 13. (source)
- A petty theft was reported near the 100 block of Dakota Avenue, Santa Cruz. The incident happened at 11 a.m. on Oct. 15. (source)
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