Good morning! It’s Sept. 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Turning sunny; cool in Eastside / Live Oak

Today will be cool with clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 69 with a low of 53.


Top news from nearby

The Watsonville City Council will review its contract with Flock Safety Tuesday after community concerns, prompted by Councilmember Ari Parker following resident feedback.

Watsonville City Council to revisit Flock Safety contract one year after renewal, amid growing community concerns

Watsonville City Council to revisit Flock Safety contract one year after renewal, amid growing community concerns

By Tania Ortiz

Sep 22, 2026

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Lookout Santa Cruz

What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ new businesses   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak

The SCS Cast Sings! A Night of Cabaret
The SCS Cast Sings! A Night of Cabaret

Community Revels: Luke Shepherd and Friends Join us for a cabaret evening with the incredible Luke Shepherd and many SCS cast superstars singing some …

At The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park on Sept. 22

Moving in Harmony with Life - Self-care Exercises for Vitality and Balance
Moving in Harmony with Life – Self-care Exercises for Vitality and Balance

Instructors: Alexandra Johnson, MD, Kevin Johnson and Dena Ehrlich. We spend much of our time being sedentary, lost in our minds. Yet each movement you …

At Hummingbird Valley on Sept. 23


New local businesses

  • A new business named THE ADU ATTORNEY was registered at 413 Lake Ave., Suite 104, Santa Cruz, on Sept. 16. The business was registered by Jessica Sommer Grigsby as an individual business.
     
  • A new business named SANTA CRUZ OCC MED was registered at 616 Frederick St., Santa Cruz, on Sept. 17. The business was registered by Danette L. Sutton as an individual business.
     
  • A new business named WINTERVINE GARDEN & GROUNDS was registered at 1031 Cayuga St., Apt. B, Santa Cruz, on Sept. 17. The business was registered by Wintervine Garden & Grounds LLC as a limited liability company.
     
  • A new business named SURVIVORS CYCLE SALVAGE was registered at 1345 Brommer St., Santa Cruz, on Sept. 18. The business was registered by Isaac Santos as an individual business.  

Community crime report

  • A sexual assault incident was reported, involving unwanted intimate touching. It happened near the 600 block of Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 1 a.m. on Sept. 13. (source)
     
  • A felony domestic violence incident involving physical injury to a spouse, partner, or someone in a dating relationship was reported near the 600 block of Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz. It happened at 4 p.m. on Sept. 16. (source)
     
  • Police collected evidence in a case involving injury to an elder or dependent adult (a felony). The incident happened near the 400 block of Roxas Street, Santa Cruz, at 1 p.m. on Sept. 19. (source)
      
  • A person was arrested for having illegal drug paraphernalia, illegally possessing ketamine, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and not appearing in court for a previous paraphernalia charge. The incident happened near the 700 block of Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 11 a.m. on Sept. 19. (source)
     
  • A man was arrested for having outstanding warrants, including giving false identification to police and a felony warrant from another area. The incident happened near the 400 block of Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 1 p.m. on Sept. 18. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested for having illegal drugs, drug-related items, and taking lost property. The incident happened near the 100 block of Dakota Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 7 a.m. on Sept. 18. (source)
     
  • An attempted burglary was reported near the 1000 block of Water Street, Santa Cruz. The incident happened around 3 a.m. on Sept. 19. (source)