Good morning! It’s Aug. 25 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and pleasant in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be pleasant with sun and some clouds; large waves and rough surf could affect the area. The high will be 80 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11).
Top news from nearby
Pajaro River flood officials prepare for heavy rains from a strong El Niño, increasing flood prevention efforts and urging residents to stay alert for updates.
Strong El Niño could bring a wet winter: Pajaro flood officials are taking extra precautions
By Tania Ortiz
Aug 25, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
New local businesses
- A new business named EXTRA EFFORT SERVICES was registered at 1190 7th Ave., Space 42, Santa Cruz, on Aug. 17. The business was registered by Juan Reese as an individual business.
- A new business named COFFEETOPIA was registered at 1443 Capitola Rd., Santa Cruz , on Aug. 18. The business was registered by LH Visionary Holdings, LLC, as a limited liability company.
- A new business named CONCIERGERE was registered at 2321 17th Ave., Santa Cruz, on Aug. 20. The business was registered by Richard James Elliott as an individual business.
- A new business named IN THE TIDEPOOL was registered at 21821 E. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, on Aug. 21. The business was registered by Amenity Inc. as a corporation.
- A new business named CENTRAL COAST DENTAL IMPLANT CENTER was registered at 550 Water St., Suite L, Santa Cruz, on Aug. 21. The business was registered by Paraon Nolasco Dequiroz DDS, Inc as a corporation.
Community crime report
- An arson incident involving a structure or forest land was reported near the 400 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz. The incident happened at 5 a.m. on Aug. 20. (source)
- A person was arrested for domestic violence after a battery against a spouse or ex-spouse. The incident happened near the 100 block of 4th Avenue in Santa Cruz at 8 p.m. on Aug. 22. (source)
- A report was filed for battery against a spouse or ex-spouse/date. The incident happened near the 300 block of Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 10 p.m. on Aug. 21. (source)
- A burglary and vandalism happened near the 300 block of La Fonda Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 10 p.m. on Aug. 21. Police are still gathering information about the suspect. (source)
Note on today’s report: Some of the incidents listed are not recent. This can happen for a couple of reasons: Delays in agency reporting — sometimes officials don’t file reports right away, or agencies release batches of reports weeks later. Delays in public complaints — people may not notice or decide to contact police until some time after an incident. Please contact the responsible law-enforcement agency or your local elected officials if you have concerns about their delay in releasing information.
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