Good morning! It’s Oct. 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will see areas of low clouds, then sun; there could be coastal flooding in prone areas around high tide. The high will be 68 with a low of 45.
Top news from nearby
Santa Cruz County new car sales fell 15% in early 2026 due to high prices, loan rates, and gas costs; used cars and hybrids stay popular, but tighter lending rules hinder some buyers.
Santa Cruz County new car sales fall 15% as gas prices, interest rates squeeze buyers
By Dieter Holger
Oct 27, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
Moving in Harmony with Life – Self-care Exercises for Vitality and Balance
At Hummingbird Valley on Oct. 28
New local businesses
- A new business named ORCHARD INK, ORCHARD INK PMU was registered at 1515 Capitola Rd., Suite L, Santa Cruz, on Oct. 19. The business was registered by My Kham Tran as an individual business.
- A new business named HEM ALTERATIONS was registered at 2140 17th Ave., Santa Cruz, on Oct. 19. The business was registered by Jennifer Guido as an individual business.
- A new business named FIRST PEAK CONSULTING was registered at 220 6th Ave., Santa Cruz, on Oct. 20. The business was registered by Alison Loraine Holmlund as an individual business.
- A new business named COASTAL REPAIR was registered at 116 Seabright Ave., # 28, Santa Cruz, on Oct. 20. The business was registered by Coastal Repair LLC as a limited liability company.
- A new business named MOTHER ARCHIVE was registered at 205 Roosevelt Terrace, Santa Cruz, on Oct. 20. The business was registered by Samantha Guadalupe Bracamontes as an individual business.
Community crime report
- Police reported an unlawful entry into a home with no information about the suspect. The incident happened near the 200 block of Marnell Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 8 p.m. on Oct. 24. (source)
- A person was arrested for assault, vandalism, and trespassing. The incident happened near the 1400 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 9 a.m. on Oct. 23. (source)
- A grand theft happened near the 800 block of Prospect Heights in Santa Cruz at 6 p.m. on Oct. 23. There is limited information about the suspect. (source)
- A stolen e-bike was found after someone was caught with property they knew was stolen. The incident happened near the 700 block of Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, at 1 p.m. on Oct. 23. (source)
- A hit-and-run involving property damage was reported near the 300 block of La Fonda Avenue, Santa Cruz. The incident happened at 10 a.m. on Oct. 24. (source)
- A person was slapped on the hand and had their phone slapped during an argument. This happened near the 100 block of Blaine Street, Santa Cruz, at 5 p.m. on Oct. 23. (source)
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