Good morning! It’s Sept. 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny and cool in Eastside / Live Oak

Today will see areas of low clouds, then some sun and cool. The high will be 70 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (6/11).


Eastside / Live Oak news

Santa Cruz will hold a Wednesday open house on the Water Street Safety Project, proposing new bike lanes and intersection upgrades to enhance safety on this busy road.

Carmageddon: Upcoming open house for safety improvements on Water Street

Carmageddon: Upcoming open house for safety improvements on Water Street

By Max Chun

Sep 21, 2026


Lookout Santa Cruz

What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak

Comedian Kristin Key Live in Concert
Comedian Kristin Key Live in Concert

Kristin Key is a nationally touring queer musical comedian known for her high-energy performances, guitar-driven humor, and her viral “Lesbian Army” …

At The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park on Sept. 21

Enhancing Energy, Increasing Vitality - Bodywork & Self-care Exercises
Enhancing Energy, Increasing Vitality – Bodywork & Self-care Exercises

Each session builds on the one before it, inviting you to let go of tension, balance your nervous system …

At Hummingbird Valley Retreat Center on Sept. 21


Community crime report

  • A person was reported for causing injury to their spouse or someone they live with and for holding them against their will. The incident happened near the 800 block of Corcoran Ave. around noon on Sept. 3. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested for domestic violence, false imprisonment, violating a protective order, and battery. The incident happened near 701 Ocean St. at 11 a.m. on Sept. 2. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested for several offenses, including having a firearm as a felon, making threats, and growing mushrooms for psilocybin. The incident happened near the 3000 block of La Fonda Avenue at 6 p.m. on Sept. 3. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested for several offenses, including resisting or obstructing a police officer, battery on a police officer without causing injury, violating a posted order, having a controlled substance, and possessing drug paraphernalia. The incident happened near Seabright Beach at 5 a.m. on Sept. 6. (source)
     
  • A person was found with illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia, had previous drug-related offenses, used someone else’s ID with the intent to deceive, and committed shoplifting with prior theft offenses. The incident happened near Brommer Street and 41st Avenue at 7 p.m. on Sept. 6. (source)
     
  • A driver was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and trying to evade police in a dangerous way. The incident happened near 259 Water St. at 1 p.m. on Sept. 2. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol with a previous DUI and for driving with a suspended license due to a DUI violation. The incident happened near the 1600 block of 41st Avenue at 9 p.m. on Sept. 2. (source)
     
  • A driver was stopped for driving with a suspended or revoked license due to a DUI violation. The incident happened near Capitola Road and Jose Avenue at 4 p.m. on Sept. 4. (source)