Good morning! It’s February 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Warm with sunshine in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be warm with sunshine. The high will be 76 with a low of 54. Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: A period of light rain possible Sunday afternoon
Eastside / Live Oak news
Santa Cruz County RTC faces open meetings law violation allegations over ending its rail operator contract; over 20 new local businesses, including daycares, salons, and repair shops, registered last week.
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ food inspections
Read on to see the details about each item…
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
- A lane on North Highway 9 in the Westside / Downtown area is closed for shoulder work. The closure will last until 3:01 p.m. on February 28.
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Chunk’s Sandwiches at 3555 Clares St. Ste Tt, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on February 2 with no critical issues.
- Nothing Bundt Cakes at 3555 Clares St. Ste Yy, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on February 2 with no critical issues.
Community crime report
- A person committed several violent crimes, including attempted murder, assault with a semi-automatic firearm, and participating in gang activity. This happened near the 100 block of Raymond Street in Santa Cruz County at 10 p.m. on January 31. (source)
- A hit and run involving injury or death happened near 259 WATER Street, Santa Cruz County at 11 a.m. on January 29. (source)
- A person was arrested for several offenses, including trespassing, obstructing a public officer, false imprisonment, battery involving a spouse or partner, and stalking. The incident happened near the 900 block of 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz County at 11 p.m. on January 28. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and causing an injury, driving with a suspended license, and not providing proof of insurance. The incident happened near Buena Vista and State Route 1 in Santa Cruz County at 7 p.m. on January 30. (source)
- An incident involving harm and battery to an elderly or dependent adult happened near the 250 block of South Rodeo Gulch in Santa Cruz County. It occurred at 4 a.m. on January 30. (source)
- A person was arrested for causing injury to a spouse or partner and for damaging a wireless communication device in a domestic violence-related incident. The incident happened near 5200 SOQUEL Ave., Santa Cruz County at 1 a.m. on January 30. (source)
- A person tried to get away from police in a way that put others in danger. They were found with illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a destructive device. Police believe the person was selling and transporting drugs, and they also violated their probation. This happened near Capitola Road and 7th Avenue in Santa Cruz County at 9 p.m. on January 31. (source)
- Police responded to a case involving the transportation and sale of illegal drugs, as well as possession of drugs with the intent to sell. The incident happened near the 300 block of Capitola Road Extension in Santa Cruz County. It occurred at 6 p.m. on January 30. (source)
- A person was found with illegal drug items and a controlled substance, bothered someone under 18, and put pollutants near water. This happened near 30th and Brommer in Santa Cruz County at 5 p.m. on January 30. (source)
- An assault happened, and someone tried to interfere with a public officer while under the influence of a controlled substance. The incident took place near N. Plymouth St., Santa Cruz County, at 7 p.m. on January 31. (source)
- A person was arrested for loitering on private property, having illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia, violating probation, and being under the influence of a controlled substance. The incident happened near the 400 block of Oceanview in Santa Cruz at 2 a.m. on January 30. (source)
- Petty theft and shoplifting by someone with two or more previous offenses happened near the 210 block of 41st Avenue in Capitola at 11 p.m. on January 31. (source)
- A person was threatened and not allowed to leave.
Location: near Kite Hill Road, Santa Cruz County
Time: 10 p.m. on January 28 (source)
- A person was taken to the hospital and admitted after being arrested for trespassing and violating probation. The incident happened near 1555 SOQUEL Dr, Santa Cruz County at 1 a.m. on January 31. (source)
- A person was arrested for disorderly conduct related to alcohol, and there were multiple agencies and warrants involved. The incident happened near 1555 SOQUEL Dr, Santa Cruz County at 5 a.m. on January 29. (source)
- A person was acting disorderly because of alcohol and interfered with a police officer. This happened near the 410 block of Clares St., Capitola at 1 a.m. on January 31. (source)
- A battery incident happened near the 100 Block of Hubbard St., Santa Cruz at 5 p.m. on February 2. Police filed a supplemental report about this misdemeanor case. (source)
- A person violated a restraining order, which is a misdemeanor. The incident happened near the 100 Block of Carl Ave., Santa Cruz, at 5 p.m. on February 3. (source)
- A person was arrested for disorderly conduct while under the influence of drugs. The incident happened near the 400 block of Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, at 8 p.m. on January 28. (source)
- A person was arrested for being drunk in public, obstructing an officer, and violating probation. The incident happened near Soquel Ave. and Capitola Rd Extension in Santa Cruz County at 8 p.m. on January 28. (source)
- A person was arrested for being drunk in public near E Cliff Dr and Hans Beach in Santa Cruz County at 5 p.m. on January 28. (source)
- A person was behaving disruptively due to alcohol. This happened near 1555 SOQUEL Dr, Santa Cruz County at 5 p.m. on January 29. (source)
- A person was found drunk in public near the 21500 block of E. Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz County at 8 p.m. on January 31. (source)
- A person was found with nitrous oxide and made an unsafe turn without signaling. This happened near 259 WATER Street, Santa Cruz County at 3 p.m. on January 29. (source)
- A hit and run causing property damage was reported near the 600 Block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz. The incident happened at midnight on January 30. (source)
- A hit and run causing property damage was reported near the 700 Block of Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz. The incident happened at midnight on January 29. (source)
- A person was cited and released for having drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance. The incident happened near the 1400 Block of Ocean St., Santa Cruz at 10 p.m. on February 2. (source)
- A person was cited for having drug paraphernalia in plain view, which is a misdemeanor. The incident happened near Soquel Ave. & Market St., Santa Cruz at 2 p.m. on February 2. (source)
- A person was given a citation for trespassing on closed lands (a misdemeanor). The incident happened near Arana Gulch and South Park Way, Santa Cruz, at 1 p.m. on February 2. (source)
- Police responded to a report of someone loitering and acting disorderly on private property. The incident happened near the 100 Block of Glenwood Ave., Santa Cruz, at 3 p.m. on February 3. (source)
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