Good morning! It’s April 30 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be mostly sunny. The high will be 68 with a low of 51.
Looking ahead: Cool from Saturday to Sunday
Eastside / Live Oak news
Former mayor Chris Krohn seeks Santa Cruz mayor, emphasizing limiting outside development and affordable housing. All five candidates mayoral candidates present video pitches before the June 2 primary. Santa Cruz County cannabis businesses may get lower taxes, improved financing and trade access due to the DOJ easing medical marijuana restrictions.
Five candidates, five questions, one big decision: Meet the voices vying to lead Santa Cruz – and get ready for the June 2 primary
By Community Voices
Apr 30, 2026
How Santa Cruz County cannabis businesses will benefit from recent reclassification of medical marijuana
By Dieter Holger
Apr 30, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
The Centuries featuring Sebastien Bordeaux and Bodhi Corbett
Moes Alley presents The Centuries featuring Sebastien Bordeaux and Bodhi Corbett!Thursday, April 30, 2026Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm$20 in advance / $25 da…
At Moe’s Alley on April 30
Cold Water Law Firm
Dining Dead is a Seattle based music project consisting of Seattle natives Emma Hayes (guitar) and Sammy Skidmore (vocals, guitar) with Bogie Pieper (…
At The Jury Room on April 30
Property development
- A permit application has been filed for a project at 2378 Harper St., Santa Cruz, proposing the demolition of two existing homes on the property. The project would subdivide the lot into eight separate parcels and construct eight new dwelling units. The plan requires approvals for subdivision, planned unit development and preliminary grading, and will also undergo reviews of soils, biotic and arborist reports as part of the application process. (view details)
Community crime report
- Police arrested several people for fraud and drug-related charges, including having a bad check, drug paraphernalia, controlled substances and stolen mail. The incident happened near Jessie Street and Barson Street, Santa Cruz, at 1 p.m. on April 27. (source)
- A person was cited and released for having a controlled substance and shoplifting. The incident happened near the 100 block of Morrissey Boulevard, Santa Cruz, at midnight on April 27. (source)
- A person was arrested for being drunk in public and having outstanding misdemeanor warrants. The incident happened near the 500 block of Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 9 p.m. on April 27. (source)
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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