Good morning! It’s Sept. 29 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
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Eastside / Live Oak news
A new report from the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust finds that the number of commercial fishing vessels based in Monterey Bay has fallen more than 70% since the 1980s, while changing environmental conditions have reshaped what and how fishers catch.
Monterey Bay’s fishing industry is changing: Here’s what Santa Cruz fishers are catching now
By Lily Belli
Sep 29, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ new businesses
Read on to see the details about each item…
Property development
- A permit application has been filed for a project at 1667 Dominican Way, Suite #132, in Santa Cruz, proposing to convert the existing commercial medical studio into a school focused on healthcare education and training. This change of use requires approval through an Administrative Use Permit. The site is located approximately 250 feet northwest of the intersection of Dominican Way and Mission Drive. (view details)
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has formally approved a zoning application for a project at 103 24th Ave. The approved project involves demolishing an existing fence and constructing new fences that will be 6 feet and 8 feet tall within the geologic setback on the property. Because the site is located within the coastal zone, the project required a Coastal Development Permit. (view application)
New local businesses
- A new business named L & L MAINTENANCE was registered at 1343 Orchard Dr., Santa Cruz, on Sept. 21. The business was registered by Craig Bray Lawrie as an individual business.
- A new business named PACIFIC SKIN CARE was registered at 2628 Soquel Dr., Santa Cruz, on Sept. 21. The business was registered by Elijah Kai Crowell as a business operated by a married couple.
- A new business named PIVOT CRISIS INTERVENTION was registered at 1824 Soquel Ave., Suite A, Santa Cruz, on Sept. 21. The business was registered by Intelvio, LLC, as a limited liability company.
- A new business named TNT REGISTRATION SERVICES was registered at 2636 S. Rodeo Gulch Rd., Unit C, Soquel, on Sept. 22. The business was registered by Richard B. Oliveira as an individual business.
- A new business named SANTA CRUZ SALSA BACHATA KIZOMBA, SANTA CRUZ SBK, SC SBK was registered at 2431 Richmond Dr., Apt. 4, Santa Cruz, on Sept. 23. The business was registered by Miaheyyun Morningflower as a business operated by a married couple.
Community crime report
- A person was hit in the head and had their bicycle stolen in a robbery and assault. This happened near the east San Lorenzo River levee and Felker Street, Santa Cruz, at 5 p.m. on Sept. 23. (source)
- Police took a report for vandalism and for someone showing a deadly weapon (not a gun) near the 100 block of Blaine Street, Santa Cruz. The incident happened at 2 a.m. on Sept. 26. (source)
- A person was cited and released for misdemeanor domestic battery. The incident happened near the 1400 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 10 p.m. on Sept. 26. (source)
- A person was cited and released for misdemeanor battery on another person. The incident happened near the 1500 block of Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz. It occurred at 6 p.m. on Sept. 23. (source)
- A vehicle tampering and second-degree burglary (misdemeanor) happened near the 300 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 11 p.m. on Sept. 23. (source)
- A report was taken for trespassing and vandalism after someone refused to leave a property and caused damage to it. The incident happened near the 100 block of Blaine Street, Santa Cruz, at 5 a.m. on Sept. 26. (source)
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