Good morning! It’s June 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clearing and cool in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be cool with clouds yielding to sun. The high will be 67 with a low of 58.
Top news from nearby
The Aptos farmers market at Cabrillo College celebrates 50 years, showcasing diverse immigrant vendors whose resilience and hard work create a vibrant Saturday community.
From opera to orchards: Inside the immigrant stories and resilience fueling 50 years of the Aptos farmers market
By Ruth S. Intress
Jun 18, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
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Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
Moe’s Alley Presents: GayC/DC
Moes Alley presents the worlds first and only all-gay tribute (well, more of a refresh really) to the music of AC/DC! Thursday, June 18, 2026. Doors: 7 p.m. …
At Moe’s Alley on June 18
Event
Come join us for a day of fun, sun, friend-making, and German culture!
At German Cultural Center of Santa Cruz (American Hall) on June 18
Jive Machine
Join us on the beach for live music, delicious BBQ and frosty beverages!
At Crow’s Nest on June 18
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A lane is closed on north Highway 17 at Highway 1 because of paving work. The closure is expected to last until June 22.
- North Highway 17 at Pasatiempo Drive is facing closures for asphalt paving. The closure is expected to last until June 22.
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Taqueria Vallarta at 608 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on June 11 with no critical issues.
- Shopper’s Corner Inc at 622 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on June 11 with no critical issues.
- The Point Market at 2-3040 E. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on June 16 with no critical issues.
- Twosix Market at 400 26th Ave., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on June 16 with no critical issues.
- Zameen at 851 41st Ave., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on June 16 with no critical issues.
Community crime report
- A man was cited and released for having drug paraphernalia. The incident happened near the 1400 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 3 a.m. on June 16. (source)
- A driver was stopped and arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident happened near the 200 block of Hubbard Street, Santa Cruz, at 1 a.m. on June 16. (source)
- A burglary happened near the 200 block of Lemos Avenue in Santa Cruz around 4 p.m. on June 15. (source)
- A person was given a citation for having illegal drug paraphernalia. The incident happened near the 1400 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 10 a.m. on June 15. (source)
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