Good morning! It’s June 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and delightful in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be mostly sunny and delightful. The high will be 75 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Eastside / Live Oak news
In local voting in California’s governor’s race, Tom Steyer led in whiter, college-educated areas; Xavier Becerra won Latino-majority communities like Watsonville, advancing to a November run-off against Republican Steve Hilton.
See which Santa Cruz County communities backed Becerra, Steyer and Hilton
By Dieter Holger
Jun 11, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
Ripatti Rose Band
Ripatti & Rose – Live at Chaminade Resort & Spa
At Chaminade Resort and Spa on June 11
Repeats 3 more times until Sept. 10
Crow’s Nest: Free Beach BBQ Parties and Concerts
Every Thursday throughout the summer, enjoy a family-friendly party on the beach at no charge! There will be local bands and DJs performing on the out…
At Santa Cruz Harbor on June 11
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a project at 430 8th Ave., Santa Cruz. The proposal seeks to renew a permit that allows the four-bedroom property to operate as a vacation rental, with overnight stays limited to no more than 30 days at a time. Approval of a vacation rental permit is required for the renewal to proceed. (view application)
Community crime report
- A vehicle was reported stolen near the 1100 block of Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz. The incident happened at 6 p.m. on June 8. (source)
- A person was detained for misdemeanor battery and attempted shoplifting. The incident happened near the 300 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 1 p.m. on June 9. (source)
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