Good morning! It’s Aug. 19 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and comfortable in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will see areas of low clouds, then some sun and comfortable. The high will be 73, with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11).
Eastside / Live Oak news
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Aug 19, 2026
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Community crime report
- A person was arrested for several serious crimes, including trying to get away from police while driving dangerously, hitting someone and leaving the scene, driving under the influence with injuries, child abuse, conspiracy, and stealing a vehicle. The incident happened near northbound Highway 17 in Santa Cruz at 5 p.m. on Aug. 15. (source)
- A person was charged with several offenses, including shooting at an empty building or vehicle, damaging property, and firing a gun in a reckless way. The incident happened near 259 Water St., Santa Cruz, at 5 p.m. on Aug. 11. (source)
- A hit-and-run involving injury or death, as well as driving with a suspended license, happened near 259 Water St., Santa Cruz, at 1 p.m. on Aug. 11. (source)
- A prisoner made and possessed a weapon and threatened to commit a crime to terrorize others. This happened near 259 Water St., Santa Cruz, at 3 p.m. on Aug. 13. (source)
- A person was arrested for having a gun despite a previous felony, carrying a hidden weapon in a car, having drug paraphernalia, being under the influence of drugs, and possessing drugs. The incident happened near East Cliff Drive and 18th Avenue in Santa Cruz at 2 p.m. on Aug. 15. (source)
- A domestic battery incident happened near the 2000 block of Water Street in Santa Cruz at 4 p.m. on Aug. 15. (source)
- A person was arrested for several offenses, including assault, assault with a deadly weapon, harassing someone by phone, obstructing a public officer, possessing a controlled substance, and having illegal drug paraphernalia. The incident happened near the 21500 block of East Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz at 2 p.m. on Aug. 14. (source)
- Police found someone with illegal drugs and a stolen vehicle, and also reported a vehicle theft. The incident happened near Capitola Road and Jose Ave., Santa Cruz, at 4 a.m. on Aug. 14. (source)
Note on today’s report: Some of the incidents listed are not recent. This can happen for a couple of reasons: Delays in agency reporting — sometimes officials don’t file reports right away, or agencies release batches of reports weeks later. Delays in public complaints — people may not notice or decide to contact police until some time after an incident. Please contact the responsible law-enforcement agency or your local elected officials if you have concerns about their delay in releasing information.
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