Good morning! It’s July 23 โ€” here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Areas of low clouds, then sun in Eastside / Live Oak

Today will see areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 77 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock โ€” the UV index is very high (10/11).


Eastside / Live Oak news

Santa Cruz County is the nationโ€™s most expensive rental market for the fourth year. Santa Cruz Shakespeareโ€™s โ€œMacbethโ€ gets a rave review as a summer theater highlight.

The unwanted top spot: Santa Cruz County remains most expensive rental market

The unwanted top spot: Santa Cruz County remains most expensive rental market

By Max Chun

Jul 23, 2026


Lookout Santa Cruz

What’s new around you

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Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak

Seabright Summer Movie Nights
Seabright Summer Movie Nights

Thursday Night Movie Nights, a six-week outdoor movie series, happens Thursday nights on Murray Street through Aug. 13 …

At Murray Street at the corner of Seabright Ave on July 23
Repeats 3 more times until Aug. 13


Community crime report

  • A domestic violence incident involving physical injury and false imprisonment was reported near the 500 block of Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 4 a.m. on July 21. (source)
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  • A person was injured in an incident involving battery and a violation of post-release community supervision. The incident happened near 1555 Soquel Dr., Santa Cruz, at 5 a.m. on July 9. (source)
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  • A driver was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and causing injuries. The incident happened near 259 Water St., Santa Cruz, at 7 p.m. on July 10. (source)
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  • A person trespassed on property and caused a fire. The incident happened near the 2200 block of 41st Avenue in Capitola at 6 p.m. on July 8. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, having a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or higher, and driving with a suspended license due to a previous DUI violation. The incident happened near the 1400 block of Rodriguez Street in Santa Cruz at 8 p.m. on July 10. (source)
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  • A person was involved in disorderly conduct related to drug use, obstructed a public officer, and damaged property. The incident happened near the 700 block of Corcoran Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 5 p.m. on July 10. (source)
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