Good morning! It’s Oct. 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny and warmer in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be warmer with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 88 with a low of 57.
Eastside / Live Oak news
The state has denied the expansion of no-take marine protected areas off Santa Cruz County. The Lookout Editorial endorses Ryan Coonerty for Santa Cruz mayor.
California Fish and Game Commission denies petitions to expand and create new no-take marine protected areas off Santa Cruz County
By Lookout Santa Cruz staff
Oct 14, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ code violations ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
Andre Cruz & The Black Diamond Rhythm Band w/ Trianna Feruza & The Heavy Hitters
At Moe’s Alley on Oct. 15
Property code violations
County officials cite property owners for issues such as substandard housing, illegal uses of buildings, property maintenance, abandoned appliances or furniture, construction without permits, and other issues that affect public safety and quality of life.
- A code violation notice has been issued for the property at 822 Eaton St., Santa Cruz, under case number NV25418. According to the “CODE COMPLIANCE CASE(S)” section, the violation involves the unpermitted conversion of a duplex into a triplex. The property owner added a third residential unit to a building that was legally established as a two-unit (duplex) residence, without obtaining the necessary permits or approvals from the county. This action is a violation of local building and zoning codes, which require such conversions to undergo review to ensure compliance with safety, zoning, and occupancy regulations. The main issue cited is the unauthorized and unpermitted addition of a third unit to the property.
Community crime report
- A woman was arrested for felony domestic battery near the 300 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 8 a.m. on Oct. 13. (source)
- A person was cited for having illegal drug paraphernalia near the 100 block of Dakota Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 10 p.m. on Oct. 12. (source)
- A burglary and vandalism happened near the 400 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, around 1 p.m. on Oct. 12. (source)
- Credit card fraud (identity theft) was reported near the 500 block of Ocean View Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 11 a.m. on Oct. 12. (source)
- A man was arrested for having illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, and violating his probation. The incident happened near the 500 block of Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 1 a.m. on Oct. 12. (source)
- A woman was arrested for having drugs with the intent to sell and for carrying a hidden knife. This happened near the 500 block of Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 1 a.m. on Oct. 12. (source)
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