Good morning! It’s July 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and pleasant in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will see areas of low clouds, then some sun and pleasant. The high will be 80 with a low of 64. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).
Eastside / Live Oak news
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” opens the season with lively comedy, vibrant design, and standout performances, delivering a joyful, laugh-filled summer theater experience.
‘Much Ado About Everything Right’: SC Shakespeare’s perfect summer comedy
By Jana Marcus
Jul 21, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
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Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
Art and Science in Nature Summer Camp
Calling young artists and scientists curious about nature! This summer, young explorers can join us on a journey to investigate symmetries, patterns, …
At Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History on July 21
Repeats 3 more times until July 24
Western Wednesday #92: Brea Burns and the Boleros x Tony Hannah
Western Wednesday #92 is coming in hot with a special double bill featuring Brea Burns and the Boleros x Tony Hannah!
At Moe’s Alley on July 22
New local businesses
- A new business named TRICORD GENOMICS was registered at 117 Gault St., Unit G, Santa Cruz, on July 15. The business was registered by Mark Diekhans as an individual business.
- A new business named HORIZONVIEW TECHNOLOGIES was registered at 117 Goss Ave., Santa Cruz, on July 16. The business was registered by Sky Horse LLC as a limited liability company.
- A new business named IRON ROSE DESIGNS was registered at 1434 El Rancho Dr., Santa Cruz , on July 17. The business was registered by Emillie Rose Feenan as an individual business.
- A new business named TALLIE’S TAILORING, TRUE CRUZ was registered at 1840 41st Ave., Suite 102-116, Capitola, on July 17. The business was registered by Tallie Adair Crawford as an individual business.
Community crime report
- A robbery involving pepper spray happened near the 1300 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, on July 18 at 4 a.m. (source)
- A burglary happened near the 1700 block of Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 3 a.m. on July 17. This was a second-degree burglary, which is a felony. (source)
- A grand theft was reported near the 500 block of Water Street, Santa Cruz, at 7 a.m. on July 17. Police have no information about any suspects. (source)
- A car was reported stolen and some minor items were also taken. This happened near the 500 block of Frederick Street, Santa Cruz, at 7 p.m. on July 17. Police have information about a possible suspect. (source)
- A rented vehicle was taken without permission. The incident happened near the 900 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz. It occurred at 2 p.m. on July 16. (source)
- A person stole several items from a store. This happened near the 100 block of Morrissey Boulevard, Santa Cruz, at 6 p.m. on July 18. (source)
- A man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and for resisting a police officer. The incident happened near Seabright Avenue and Marine Parade in Santa Cruz at 11 p.m. on July 18. (source)
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