Good morning! It’s Sept. 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
A.M. mist; clouds, then sun in Eastside / Live Oak
Today could see spotty drizzle this morning; otherwise, low clouds giving way to sunshine. The high will be 72 with a low of 53.
Eastside / Live Oak news
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Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a proposed project at 2606 Chanticleer Ave., where the applicant seeks to convert the existing warehouse into a facility featuring a commercial kitchen for food distribution and catering. Planned tenant improvements include installation of a new commercial kitchen, a prefabricated cooler and freezer, and upgrades to power, lighting, and mechanical systems, while the current two-story office spaces will remain unchanged. The project also proposes reconfiguring some storage areas, adding new security fencing and gates, and making minor modifications to parking—raising the total number of spaces from 47 to 48 through a shared parking arrangement with the neighboring property. No grading is planned, and the building will continue to be fully sprinklered. The exterior will largely retain its current appearance, with new doors and windows added as needed. Approval of the project requires a minor variation to an existing commercial development permit and an administrative use permit. (view application)
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for several serious charges, including hurting a spouse or someone they live with, breaking into a home, assault with a deadly weapon, holding someone against their will, child abuse, and violating a court protection order. The incident happened near the 1000 block of Clay Street, Santa Cruz, at 1 a.m. on Sept. 13. (source)
- A person was arrested for felony domestic violence after injuring someone they have a close relationship with. The incident happened near the 100 block of Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 3 a.m. on Sept. 13. (source)
- A domestic battery incident happened near the 2200 block of Byer Road in Santa Cruz at 9 p.m. on Sept. 13. (source)
- A domestic violence incident happened near the 3200 block of Gross Road in Santa Cruz at 11 p.m. on Sept. 11. (source)
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