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Beautiful with sunshine in Eastside / Live Oak

Today will be beautiful with sunshine. The high will be 77 with a low of 53.


Eastside / Live Oak news

Lookout staffers taste-test Santa Cruz County’s best pumpkin pies. About 8,500 ballots remain to be processed, with next election update set for Tuesday afternoon. Readers vote on top local festivals and volunteer opportunities. HERstory 2027 nominations close Nov. 15.

Lookout tasted 11 pumpkin pies in Santa Cruz County. These two are the best.

Lookout tasted 11 pumpkin pies in Santa Cruz County. These two are the best.

By Lily Belli

Nov 10, 2026

The 2026 Lookout List: Community & Events

The 2026 Lookout List: Community & Events

By Lookout Santa Cruz staff

Nov 10, 2026

One week left to nominate a woman for HERstory 2027.Who are the women making Santa Cruz County a better place?

One week left to nominate a woman for HERstory 2027. Who are the women making Santa Cruz County a better place?

By Jamie Garfield

Nov 9, 2026


Lookout Santa Cruz

What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents

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Community crime report

  • A person was arrested for assaulting someone with a deadly weapon (not a gun) and for having illegal drugs. The incident happened near the 1400 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 6 a.m. on Nov. 8. (source)
     
  • A burglary and display of a concealed firearm in public were reported near the 100 block of Felker Street, Santa Cruz, at 5 p.m. on Nov. 7. (source)
     
  • A battery involving a spouse or ex-spouse was reported near the 800 block of Prospect Heights, Santa Cruz, around 9 p.m. on Nov. 7. (source)
     
  • A person was reported for trespassing and refusing to leave property, as well as making criminal threats with intent to terrorize. This happened near the 1300 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 7 a.m. on Nov. 5. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested for having a stolen car, stealing a car, getting back a stolen car, and petty theft with two or more previous convictions. The incident happened near Soquel Avenue and Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, at 8 a.m. on Oct. 30. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested for felony vandalism (damaging property worth $400 or more) and for not showing up in court for a previous battery charge. The incident happened near the 200 block of Market Street, Santa Cruz, at 8 a.m. on Nov. 6. (source)
     
  • A felony vandalism incident was reported. It happened near the 2000 block of Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 5 p.m. on Nov. 7. (source)
     
  • An arrest was made for outstanding warrants related to not appearing in court on a felony charge and for possession of a controlled substance. The incident happened near the 500 block of Water Street, Santa Cruz, at noon on Nov. 8. (source)