Good morning! It’s December 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly cloudy in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be mostly cloudy. There is a 4% chance of rain. The high will be 65 with a low of 52. Partly sunny now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showers late tonight
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What’s new around you
▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
VOLUNTEER AT HOPES CLOSET / VOLUNTARIADO EN HOPES CLOSET
Are you passionate about helping people? Do you wish to serve the community? Volunteer at Hopes Closet and help underserved families provide for their…
At Hopes Closet on December 16
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THE X-MAS BANDITOS
Sing it! A night of performance and open mic at the Crepe Place
At The Crepe Place on December 16
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Fundraiser at Bookie’s Pizza
Fundraiser for the Santa Cruz Animal Shelter at Bookies Pizza inside of Sante Adairius Rustic Ales Portal (1315 Water St. Santa Cruz) on December 16, …
At Bookies Pizza inside of Sante Adairius Rustic Ales Portal on December 16
New local businesses
- A new business named SPREZZATURA was registered at 1983 Ocean St. Ext, Santa Cruz CA 95060 on December 9. The business was registered by Sandra E. Charlton as an individual business.
- A new business named JJ SWEEPING was registered at 1145 Chanticleer Ave., Apt. 5, Santa Cruz CA 95062 on December 10. The business was registered by Miriam Delgado Rojas as a business operated by a married couple.
- A new business named CHAMBERS MOTOR CO was registered at 2825 S. Rodeo Gulch Road Unit 4, Soquel CA 95073 on December 10. The business was registered by Chambers Motors LLC as a Limited Liability Company.
- A new business named NATURAL BRIDGES THERAPY NETWORK was registered at 2226 Ocean Street Ext, Santa Cruz CA 95060 on December 11. The business was registered by Rachelle Epstein-norris as an individual business.
- A new business named PELICAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, PELICAN PROPERTY MGMT., PPM was registered at 1515 Capitola Rd Suite I, Santa Cruz CA 95062 on December 11. The business was registered by Santa Cruz Properties Inc. as a corporation.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on April 1, 2026.
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.
- Moe’s Alley at 1535 Commercial Way Ste A, Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on December 11 with no critical issues.
- Moe’s Alley at 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on December 11 with no critical issues.
- Bookie’s Pizza at 1315 Water St., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on December 11 with no critical issues.
- Allbright’s Donuts at 1055 Water St., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on December 11 with no critical issues.
- Cat & Cloud Coffee at 3600 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on December 12 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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