Good morning! It’s July 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then sunshine in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be low clouds followed by sunshine. The high will be 71 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday
Eastside / Live Oak news
Murray Street Bridge closure raises traffic and safety issues on Cayuga Street; city plans changes with grant funds. Santa Cruz County updates monarch habitat plan at Moran Lake, emphasizing safe tree trimming and community conservation.
Preserving monarch habitat at Moran Lake with science, safety and community
By Jeff Gaffney
Jul 31, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ events
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Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
94th Annual California Landscape Exhibition
Come see the historic California Landscape Show at the Santa Cruz Art League gallery! This historic exhibition was first held in 1928 and for nine dec…
At Santa Cruz Art League on July 31
Repeats 14 more times until August 23
Self Care City Scavenger Hunt: Based on Hot Habits Series – Santa Cruz
Self-Care City Scavenger Hunt – Based on Hot Habits Series: Revitalize your approach to personal development with our “Self-Care City Scavenger Hunt!”…
At on July 31
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is a traffic incident on Highway 1 North at Park in Capitola/Soquel due to road and weather conditions. Flashing red lights are expected to continue until 3:30 p.m. The incident was reported today.
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are completely facing closures. This closure will continue until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
- Long-term projects: Sims Road and La Madrona Drive: A single lane is closed for a pipeline project. Traffic control is in place, and the closure is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily until February 2026.
Richmond Drive and Portola Drive at 24th Avenue: Road closure due to a pump station upgrade project. Expect traffic delays and lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting. On April 12-13, construction will occur from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
Property development
- A permit application has been filed for a significant residential project at 111 24TH Avenue, Santa Cruz 95062-5301. The proposal involves demolishing the existing 1,453 square foot single-family home and constructing a new, larger 4,364 square foot single-family home on the site. This development requires several approvals, including a Coastal Development Permit, a Minor Site Development Permit, and a Geologic and Geotechnical Report Review. The property is located on the west side of 24th Avenue, approximately 260 feet south of the intersection with East Cliff Drive. Local residents are encouraged to stay informed about this project as it progresses through the permitting process. (view details)
Community crime report
- A warrant service arrest took place for someone who failed to appear on a felony charge. This happened near the 100 block of Sunny Ln in Santa Cruz at 4 a.m. on July 30. (source)
- A suspect was arrested for child abuse with potential for serious injury or death, robbery, and causing injury to a spouse or cohabitant. This happened near the 100 block of Bixby St., Santa Cruz, at midnight on July 30. (source)
- A report was filed for battery and disorderly conduct due to drug influence. This happened near the 100 block of Belvedere Te in Santa Cruz at 11 p.m. on July 29. (source)
- A person was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct due to drug influence near the 800 block of Ocean St. in Santa Cruz. This happened at 11 p.m. on July 29. (source)
- A report was filed for inflicting injury on a spouse or cohabitant and disobeying a court order. This happened near the 100 block of Blaine St., Santa Cruz, at 2 a.m. on July 29. (source)
- An assault with a deadly weapon (not a firearm), false imprisonment, and preventing or dissuading a victim or witness occurred near the 400 block of Barson St., Santa Cruz. The incident took place at 5 p.m. on July 28. A photo line-up interview was conducted as part of a supplemental report. (source)
- A person was taken to a sobering center for driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or more. This happened near the 200 block of Woods St., Santa Cruz, at 9 p.m. on July 27. (source)
- A woman was arrested for animal abuse for overworking animals. This happened near Felker St. & E Levee in Santa Cruz at 2 p.m. on July 20. (source)
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