Good morning! It’s January 7 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
A morning shower in the area in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be a shower in the area this morning; otherwise, low clouds, then perhaps some sun. There is a 40% chance of rain. The high will be 62 with a low of 43. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.
Eastside / Live Oak news
A regional air corridor linking Watsonville, Salinas, Marina, and Hollister airports may launch by late January. New Santa Cruz County businesses include salons, boutiques, a pizza shop, and an aerospace company.
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Regional air corridor project closer to kickoff; new vendors sought for Abbott Square
By Jessica M. Pasko
Jan 7, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
Summoning Circle
For some of us, it’s a yearly tradition to watch The Lord of the Rings during the holiday season. There’s something about elves and magic and a time w…
At The Crepe Place on January 7
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application regarding 926 35th Ave., Santa Cruz 95062. The proposal seeks to renew a permit for operating a four-bedroom vacation rental within the existing single-family house at this address. Residents interested in the project or with questions about the permit renewal are encouraged to follow updates from the Planning Department. (view application)
New local businesses
- A new business named SANTA CRUZ PADEL, SANTA CRUZ PADEL CLUB was registered at 203 Market Street, Santa Cruz CA 95060 on January 2. The business was registered by Andrea Farkas as a business operated by a married couple.
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 is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on April 1.
- Highway 1 at Capitola Ave. in Capitola will have four full overnight closures in one direction starting Sunday, Jan. 11. The closures are for crews to remove temporary supports from the Capitola Ave. bridge as part of the Highway 1 Auxiliary Lanes project.
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.
- Cruz Creamery at 815 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on January 5 with no critical issues.
- Subway #59794 at 811 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on January 5 with no critical issues.
Community crime report
- A woman was given a citation and released for having methamphetamine. This happened near the 1600 Block of Ocean St., Santa Cruz at 1 a.m. on January 5. (source)
- A person was cited and released for having illegal drug paraphernalia. The incident happened near the 1600 Block of Ocean St., Santa Cruz, at 1 a.m. on January 5. (source)
- A man was cited and released for having illegal drug paraphernalia and violating probation. The incident happened near the 1400 Block of Ocean St., Santa Cruz at 9 p.m. on January 4. (source)
- A person was cited and released for having illegal drug paraphernalia. The incident happened near the 600 Block of Frederick St., Santa Cruz, at 5 p.m. on January 4. (source)
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