Good morning! It’s Nov. 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and pleasant in Eastside / Live Oak

Today will be mostly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 72 with a low of 49.


Top news from nearby


Watsonville Community Hospital’s board voted to close maternity and NICU services but can still pursue additional funding is secured from the state, private donors, or the county.

Watsonville Community Hospital board voted to close maternity services, NICU. What could keep them open?

Watsonville Community Hospital board voted to close maternity services, NICU. What could keep them open?

By Tania Ortiz

Nov 5, 2026

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What’s new around you

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Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak

Moe's Alley Presents: Clay Street Unit
Moe’s Alley Presents: Clay Street Unit

At Moe’s Alley on Nov. 5

Business After Hours: Hotel Paradox
Business After Hours: Hotel Paradox

At Hotel Paradox on Nov. 5

Jug Band music from the 20s and 30s
Jug Band music from the 20s and 30s

At The Crepe Place on Nov. 5

PEOPLE'S DISCO featuring DJ Alvaro
PEOPLE’S DISCO featuring DJ Alvaro

At Moe’s Alley on Nov. 6


Community crime report

  • A person was cited and released for having illegal paraphernalia (a misdemeanor). The incident happened near the 1300 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 10 a.m. on Nov. 3. (source)
     
  • Police responded to a report of someone bothering and inappropriately touching a person under 18 years old for sexual reasons. The incident happened near the 300 block of La Fonda Avenue in Santa Cruz at 4 p.m. on Nov. 2. (source)
     
  • Police responded to a report of someone causing physical harm to a partner and a child, with possible serious injury or risk of death. The incident happened near the 100 block of Morrissey Boulevard, Santa Cruz, at 8 a.m. on Nov. 2. (source)