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Good morning! It’s Apr. 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cool; cloudy, then some sun in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be cool; cloudy this morning, then times of clouds and sun this afternoon. There is a 7% chance of rain. The high will be 62 with a low of 51. Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 2 pm.
9 am
49°

Cloudy
11 am
56°

1 pm
60°

3 pm
61°

Intermittent clouds
5 pm
59°

7 pm
57°

Looking ahead: Expect showers tomorrow morning
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- The California Highway Patrol helped CALTRANS with maintenance at 195 Capitola Rd Ext. The incident, involving the Safety Service Program, was reported at 6:51 a.m. today.
- Long-term projects: On Sims Road, a single lane is closed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. due to a pipeline project. Traffic control is in place between Brook Knoll Road and 600 La Madrona Drive.
Community crime report
- A woman was arrested for not appearing in court on a felony charge. This happened near the 600 block of Ocean St. in Santa Cruz at 9 a.m. on April 14. (source)
- A DUI incident causing bodily injury occurred near the 400 block of Upper Park Rd in Santa Cruz. It happened at 8 p.m. on April 13. (source)
- A person was found with drug paraphernalia, which is a misdemeanor offense. This happened near Knight St. & Water St. in Santa Cruz at 7 p.m. on April 13. (source)
- A petty theft incident, classified as a felony due to two or more prior offenses, occurred near the 400 block of Soquel Ave. in Santa Cruz. The incident took place at 6 p.m. on April 13. (source)
- A petty theft incident, classified as a felony due to two or more prior offenses, occurred near the 400 block of Soquel Ave. in Santa Cruz. The incident took place at 6 p.m. on April 13. (source)
Top news from nearby
Adolfo González, deported after 22 years in Santa Cruz, struggles with job and financial challenges in Mexico but remains hopeful about returning to California to support his family.
After 22 years in Santa Cruz, deported handyman struggles to build a life in a Mexico he barely knows
By Tania Ortiz
Apr 16, 2025
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak

Water Education Class at Blue Zone Waters
Join us for an evening of Water Education and reclaim your health in 2025!
At Blue Zone Waters on Apr. 16
Repeats 3 more times until Apr. 22

Drop-In Figure Drawing: Head Study
Join us for a Thursday evening figure drawing session facilitated by Mark Sangster! All mediums and experience levels are welcome!
At Santa Cruz Art League on Apr. 17
Repeats once more on Apr. 17

Saturdays in the Soil
We are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program.
At Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History on Apr. 19
Repeats once more on Apr. 19
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.


