Good morning! It’s August 19 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then sun in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be low clouds giving way to sunshine. The high will be 77 with a low of 53. Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead: Cool from Saturday to Sunday
Top news from nearby
Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument opened 9 miles of trails north of Davenport. Check maps, parking, and guidelines before hiking, biking, and enjoying coastal views.
What to know before visiting the newly opened Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument
By Carly Heltzel
Aug 19, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
Scrumptious Fish and Chips Food Truck Monthly Schedule Released On Website
Scrumptious is known for its authentic scratch-made British-style fish & chips. “We cook our delicious beer-battered fish to order for the freshest, m…
At Scrumptious Fish & Chips on August 19
Repeats 24 more times until September 30
Watercolor Painting with Linda Lord
This 6-week watercolor course class is a favorite among Santa Cruz Art League students. Join in to learn watercolor fundamentals in a friendly and wel…
At Santa Cruz Art League on August 19
Repeats 3 more times until September 9
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A fire was reported near the Morrissey Blvd. onramp to southbound Highway 1, with smoke seen coming from an encampment by the soundwall on the curve of the onramp. The fire department was called, but when they arrived, no smoke was visible. The incident was reported today.
- Northbound Highway 1 is facing closures at Route 129 in the Watsonville / Pajaro area because of electrical work. The closure is expected to end at 2:59 p.m. on August 21.
- A lane on southbound Highway 1 at Buena Vista Drive in Watsonville / Pajaro is closed for emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 6:59 a.m. today.
- There is one-way traffic control on Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on August 23.
- A lane on North Highway 9 at mile marker 13.6 in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for utility work. The closure is expected to end at 5:01 p.m. tomorrow.
- A lane on north Highway 17 at Spanish Bit Chapel in Scotts Valley is closed for utility work. The closure is expected to end at 5:01 a.m. today.
- Long-term projects: – Sims Rd and La Madrona Drive from Brook Knoll Road to 600 La Madrona Drive: One lane will be closed on Sims Rd and La Madrona Drive from Brook Knoll Road to 600 La Madrona Drive between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for a pipeline project by SCWD and SLVWD. Traffic control will be in place. This closure is expected to last until February 2026.
– Richmond Dr (Portola Drive at 24th Avenue): Richmond Drive and Portola Drive at 24th Avenue will have traffic delays and lane closures for the Rodeo pump station upgrade project. The closure runs from February 25 through September 30, with work usually from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be special construction hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on April 12-13. The schedule may change due to weather.
– Southbound Highway 17 off-ramp at La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz County: The southbound Highway 17 off-ramp at La Madrona Drive will be closed on Saturday, August 9, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Both directions of La Madrona Drive will have traffic control during this time.
– Highway 1 near the Buena Vista Drive exit, Santa Cruz County: Emergency repairs and culvert replacement are ongoing on southbound Highway 1 near the Buena Vista Drive exit. Crews will be working throughout the week of August 4 to August 8, including clearing vegetation.
New local businesses
- A new business named PARALEGAL EXPRESS was registered at 3724 Roland Dr, Santa Cruz CA 95062 on August 11. The business was registered by Kristin Diane Freas as an individual business.
- A new business named ONTOLOGY PIPELINE was registered at 357 Park Way, Santa Cruz CA 95062 on August 12. The business was registered by Contextually LLC as a Limited Liability Company.
- A new business named SANDY’S HOUSE CLEANING was registered at 740 30th Avenue, Spc 114, Santa Cruz CA 95062 on August 13. The business was registered by Sandra Nohemi Guerrero as an individual business.
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Forty First Avenue Liquors at 2155 41st Ave., Capitola, passed a county health inspection on August 18 with no critical issues.
- Taqueria Tepeque at 3555 Clares St. Ste Ll, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on August 18 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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