Good morning! It’s July 9 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds yielding to sun in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be clouds yielding to sun. The high will be 71 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 8 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Eastside / Live Oak news
Two new apartment buildings near a used-car dealership will bring hundreds of residents, prompting the owner to consider how the neighborhood’s transformation will impact his business.
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
Ripatti Rose Band
Ripatti & Rose – Live at Chaminade Resort & Spa
At Chaminade Resort and Spa on July 9
Repeats 2 more times until September 10
Moe’s Alley Presents: Anna Moss w/ Bart Budwig
Moes Alley presents the return of Anna Moss with her band and special guest Bart Budwig! Thursday, July 9, 2026Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm$20 in advance / …
At Moe’s Alley on July 9
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Join us on the beach for live music, delicious BBQ and frosty beverages!
At Crow’s Nest on July 9
Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters Adoption Special
Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters Adoption Special $50 adoption fee for dogs, cats and rabbits July 5 – 12 Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter…
At Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter on July 9
Repeats 3 more times until July 12
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is a one-way traffic closure on Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of ongoing work. This closure will last until August 31.
- There are alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30.
- A road and weather-related incident was reported by CHP at 7105 Highway 9 in San Lorenzo Valley at 8:29 p.m. on July 8.
Community crime report
- A man was arrested on felony warrants, including not showing up for a court date on a felony charge and having a warrant from another area. The incident happened near the 600 Block of Ocean St., Santa Cruz at 3 a.m. on July 7. (source)
- A man was cited for outstanding warrants related to simple possession of narcotics and another misdemeanor. The incident happened near the 100 Block of Grant St., Santa Cruz at 7 p.m. on July 6. (source)
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