Good morning! It’s January 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
An a.m. shower; partly sunny in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be a shower in places this morning; otherwise, times of clouds and sun. There is a 40% chance of rain. The high will be 61 with a low of 45. Showers now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.
Top news from nearby
A juvenile, not an Aptos High student, was arrested after a gun linked to a recent firearm altercation was found on campus. Increased law enforcement presence will continue until no ongoing threat is confirmed.
Sheriff’s deputies arrest juvenile in connection with gun found at Aptos High
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Jan 22, 2026
Judge orders Pescavore founder Clarice Owens held in jail until March stalking trial
By Lily Belli
Jan 22, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
VOLUNTEER AT HOPES CLOSET / VOLUNTARIADO EN HOPES CLOSET
Are you passionate about helping people? Do you wish to serve the community? Volunteer at Hopes Closet and help underserved families provide for their…
At Hopes Closet on January 22
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Moe’s Alley Presents: Soul Brass Band
Moes Alley presents New Orleans own Soul Brass Band! Thursday, January 22, 2026Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm$20 in advance / $25 day of the show21+*All sales…
At Moe’s Alley on January 22
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- The southbound Highway 1 State Park Avenue off-ramp in Santa Cruz County will be fully closed starting at 9:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26, for soundwall construction. The closure will last from January 26 to February 10.
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one lane closed for emergency work. Traffic is being controlled in one direction at a time. This is expected to last until April 1.
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a project at 303 Assembly Avenue in the Live Oak Planning Area. The proposal seeks to renew a permit for a one-bedroom vacation rental within an existing single-family home, allowing overnight stays of up to 30 days at a time. If approved, the renewal would extend the permit’s expiration date from January 29, to January 29, 2031. (view application)
New local businesses
- A new business named ROOTED MOVEMENT PHYSICAL THERAPY was registered at 2256 Byer Road, Santa Cruz CA 95062 on January 16. The business was registered by Chelsea Shena Nicholas as an individual business.
- A new business named DOUG ROSS FINE ART was registered at 312 Poplar Ave., Santa Cruz CA 95062 on January 16. The business was registered by Virginia L. Mosney as an individual business.
Community crime report
- A vehicle was stolen without the owner’s permission. The incident happened near the 1100 Block of N Branciforte in Santa Cruz around 9 a.m. on January 20. (source)
- A motorcycle trailer was reported stolen in a felony vehicle theft near the 500 Block of Brommer St., Santa Cruz. The incident happened at 6 p.m. on October 31. (source)
- A restraining order was violated. This happened near the 1000 Block of N Branciforte in Santa Cruz at 1 p.m. on January 12. (source)
- A hit and run that caused property damage was reported. The incident happened near the Block of Soquel Ave. and Front St. or in the Foster Freeze parking lot, Santa Cruz. It occurred at midnight on January 17. (source)
- A package was reported stolen. The incident happened near the 300 Block of Jessie St., Santa Cruz, at 11 a.m. on January 4. (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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