Good morning! It’s March 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Sunshine and very warm in Eastside / Live Oak

Today will be sunshine and very warm. The high will be 85 with a low of 57. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 7 p.m.

Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend


Top news from nearby

Capitola City Council approved zoning changes for Capitola Mall, enabling developers to submit redevelopment proposals after years of delays, potentially leading to major site changes.


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What’s new around you

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Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak

Newcomers Luncheon
Newcomers Luncheon

Letting Go is Liberating: Downsize and Clutter Clear Your Home Kim Miranda and Nicole Morelli will tell you where to start. We will cover topics such …

At Back Nine Bar and Grill on March 17

Watercolor Painting with Linda Lord
Watercolor Painting with Linda Lord

This class is geared to facilitate those who have never painted and those who have advanced their skills. Most class sessions will include a demo and …

At Santa Cruz Art League on March 17
Repeats 7 more times until May 5

Santa Cruz Elks Lodge Bingo Night
Santa Cruz Elks Lodge Bingo Night

Santa Cruz Elks Lodge Bingo Night Early Bird at 6:15 p.m., regular games at 6:30 p.m. Early Birds up to 3 with New payouts $100/$150/$200!! Hotball pa…

At Santa Cruz Elks Lodge on March 17
Repeats 6 more times until April 28


Property development

  • The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a proposed project at 401 15th Avenue in the Live Oak Planning Area The application seeks approval to operate a new three-bedroom vacation in an single-family home, allowing short-term stays of up to 30 days at a time. The property is located approximately 250 feet from the intersection of East Cliff Drive and 15th Avenue. Approval of the project would require the issuance of a vacation rental permit. (view application)
     
  • A permit application has been filed for a project at 22812 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz 95062-5449. The proposed project involves adding new fencing along the side property lines, with the fence height varying from 3 to 8 feet. Because the property is within the coastal zone, this work requires an amendment to the existing Coastal Development Permit. (view details)
     

New local businesses

  • A new business named PROSPIRE DIGITAL MARKETING was registered at 1315 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz CA 95062 on March 11. The business was registered by Angela Tonin Santos as an individual business.
     
  • A new business named MOMO was registered at 1255 38th Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95062 on March 12. The business was registered by Chun Chiu Chan as a co-partnership.
     
  • A new business named ALRECK CONSTRUCTION was registered at 3935 Melton St., Santa Cruz CA 95062 on March 13. The business was registered by Dustin Lee Alreck as an individual business.
     
  • A new business named SEABRIGHT SEAFOOD was registered at 715 Windham St., Santa Cruz CA 95062 on March 13. The business was registered by Paul Hughes Winkler as an individual business.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

  • Traffic control on Highway 9 in Felton between Graham Hill Rd. and the San Lorenzo Valley schools complex will with both daytime and overnight work from Monday, March 16, through Thursday, March 19. Crews are building sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways, and retaining walls in the area.
     

No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.