Eastside / Live Oak Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, January 6

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Good morning! It’s January 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly cloudy with a shower in Eastside / Live Oak

Today will be mostly cloudy with a shower in spots. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 64 with a low of 47. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.

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Eastside / Live Oak news

Santa Cruz County residents will vote in 2026 for city councils, county supervisors, state assembly, U.S. House, governor, and statewide ballot measures, making it a busy election year with many key seats contested.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ real estate   ▼︎ new businesses   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Property development

• The Santa Cruz County Planning Department is currently accepting public comments on a zoning application for a proposed project at 21305 East Cliff Dr., but will stop accepting comments after January 16. The project seeks to renovate part of an existing motel by converting three spa rooms into three guest rooms and one manager’s unit, which will also serve as the facility for guest check-in. This will increase the total number of guest rooms from 10 to 11 and add a manager’s unit. The renovations are primarily interior, with the only exterior changes being the replacement of a double door with a single door and the enlargement of one window to meet emergency egress requirements. There are no proposed changes to the building’s exterior footprint, height, number of stories, lot coverage, or site grading, and parking will remain at 12 spaces. The project requires a minor variation to existing coastal development permits. Residents who wish to provide input must submit their comments before the January 16 deadline. (view application)
   

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New local businesses

• A new business named DAVID ADAMS SALON was registered at 877 41st Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95062 on December 29. The business was registered by Paweena Chatchawanwit Langan as an individual business.
   
• A new business named SANTA CRUZ VALET was registered at 1146 Soquel Ave. #3457, Santa Cruz CA 95063 on December 29. The business was registered by Patrick Eze as an individual business.
   
• A new business named LUMINA NEXUS LLC was registered at 1956 Merrill Street, Santa Cruz CA 95062 on December 29. The business was registered by Lumina Nexus LLC as a Limited Liability Company.
   
• A new business named END OF DUALITY PSYCHOTERAPY was registered at 325 Soquel Avenue, Santa Ana CA 95062 on December 30. The business was registered by Lawrence Bronchea Woods as an individual business.
   
• A new business named LION LEAP, LION LEAP CONSULTING was registered at 2987 Renwick Way, Santa Cruz CA 95062 on January 2. The business was registered by Lion Leap Consulting LLC as a Limited Liability Company.
   

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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

• A vehicle hit a coyote in the fast lane of southbound Highway 17 at Scotts Valley Dr in Scotts Valley. The coyote was moved to the center divider for pickup. No one was hurt in the incident. This was reported today.
   
• 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.
   

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Community crime report

• A person was arrested for battery on a spouse or ex-spouse/date. The incident happened near the 500 Block of Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, at 10 a.m. on January 4. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for injuring a spouse or partner, having illegal drugs, acting disorderly while under the influence of drugs, and having outstanding warrants. The incident happened near the 500 Block of Seabright Avenue in Santa Cruz at 10 a.m. on January 4. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for being publicly intoxicated and for having a warrant related to not appearing in court for a DUI charge. The incident happened near the 1100 Block of E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, at 2 a.m. on January 4. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for domestic battery, which involved causing injury to a spouse or someone they live with. The incident happened near the 300 Block of Ocean St., Santa Cruz, at 9 p.m. on January 3. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for causing injury to a spouse or someone they live with and for having an outstanding felony warrant. The incident happened near the 500 Block of Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, at 8 p.m. on January 3. (source)
   
• A domestic battery incident happened near the 1200 Block of Soquel Ave. in Santa Cruz at 5 p.m. on January 3. (source)
   
• A burglary happened, and the suspect also resisted police and had burglary tools. This incident took place near the 200 Block of Coulson Ave., Santa Cruz, at 1 a.m. on January 3. (source)
   
• Police responded to a situation involving someone obstructing or resisting an officer and committing battery on a peace officer or emergency personnel. The incident happened near the 1500 Block of Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz at 1 a.m. on January 3. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for disorderly conduct in public under the influence of drugs and was taken to a recovery center. The incident happened near the 700 Block of Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, at 8 a.m. on January 2. (source)
   
• A person was charged with evading a police officer in a vehicle. The incident happened near Ocean St. & Barson St., Santa Cruz at 1 a.m. on January 2. (source)
   
• A felony battery incident was reported, and a person was arrested for causing serious bodily injury and battery. The incident happened near the 300 Block of Ocean St., Santa Cruz, at 7 p.m. on January 1. (source)
   
• A fraud incident involving obtaining more than $400 by false pretenses was reported near the 200 Block of Leonard St., Santa Cruz at 5 p.m. on January 1. (source)
   
• A man was cited and released for having illegal drug paraphernalia and for not showing up to court for drug and theft charges. The incident happened near the 500 Block of Water St., Santa Cruz at 3 p.m. on January 1. (source)
   

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