Good morning! It’s Oct. 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds yielding to sun in Eastside / Live Oak

Today will see clouds yielding to sun. The high will be 80 with a low of 56.


Eastside / Live Oak news

Lily Belli’s September food highlights: sourdough smash burger, lobster cacio e pepe, chamoy-rimmed agua fresca, and squash bread with harissa butter—ideal for Santa Cruz County’s sunny, quieter days.

The best things I ate and drank in Santa Cruz County in September

The best things I ate and drank in Santa Cruz County in September

By Lily Belli

Oct 8, 2026


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Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak

THE GUITARSONISTS
THE GUITARSONISTS

At The Crepe Place on Oct. 8

PETE SAWYER AND THE LEFT HAND MONKEY WRENCH GANG
PETE SAWYER AND THE LEFT HAND MONKEY WRENCH GANG

At The Crepe Place on Oct. 9

Moe's Alley Presents: The Breaks
The Breaks

At Moe’s Alley on Oct. 9


Community crime report

  • A hit-and-run causing property damage was reported near the 800 block of Broadway, Santa Cruz. The incident happened at midnight on Sept. 30. (source)
     
  • A driver was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, with a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or higher. The vehicle was towed because of the arrest. This happened near the 1100 block of East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, at 11 p.m. on Oct. 5. The person arrested was taken to a recovery center for intoxication. (source)
     
  • A person was rearrested for violating probation after damaging property (vandalism). This happened near the 800 block of North Branciforte Avenue in Santa Cruz around noon on Oct. 6. (source)
     
  • A property was damaged in a vandalism incident near the 100 block of Brookwood Drive, Santa Cruz. It happened at 10 a.m. on Oct. 4. (source)
     
  • A report was made for disorderly conduct after someone used offensive language in a public place. The incident happened near the 100 block of Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, at 1 p.m. on Oct. 6. (source)