Good morning! It’s July 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Turning sunny; cool in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be cool with clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 65 with a low of 55.
Eastside / Live Oak news
Dominican Hospital staff rally to protest layoffs; Santa Cruz relaunching GO BIKE! e-bike rebates, increasing up to $1,000 for low-income residents to promote affordable commuting.
High cost of living and commuter demand prompt Santa Cruz’s GO BIKE! program to relaunch with increased e-bike rebate amounts
By Caly Luna Plowman
Jun 30, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
“Earth’s Greatest Enemy” screening at RCNV
A groundbreaking anti-imperialist environmental documentary that challenges audiences to rethink hidden costs of a global military empire. Doors open …
At Resource Center for Nonviolence on July 1
Moe’s Alley Presents: Ellis Bullard
Moes Alley presents honky tonk favorite Ellis Bullard! Thursday, July 2. Doors: 7 p.m. / Show: 8 p.m. $15 in advance / $20 day of the show. 21+ …
At Moe’s Alley on July 2
First Friday with Megan Gilboy @ Live Oak Refillery
Come join Megan at the Live Oak Refillery for a showcase of her beautiful art photography, make some new friends and have some delicious treats while …
At Live Oak Refillery on July 3
Community crime report
- A video report was made about a battery and sexual battery incident. This happened near the east San Lorenzo River levee & Broadway in Santa Cruz at 2 p.m. on June 29. (source)
- A person was arrested for domestic violence involving physical injury to a spouse or partner. The incident happened near the 100 block of Carbonera Drive, Santa Cruz, at 1 a.m. on June 29. (source)
- A case of grand theft involving fraud was reported. The incident happened near the 200 block of Chilverton Street, Santa Cruz. It occurred at 10 a.m. on June 25. (source)
- Two people were arrested for having illegal drug paraphernalia and controlled substances. The incident happened near the 500 block of Seabright Avenue in Santa Cruz at 5 p.m. on June 28. (source)
- A person was arrested for having a warrant and for drug possession. The incident happened near Pine Street and East Cayuga Street in Santa Cruz at 5 p.m. on June 28. (source)
- A person was arrested for outstanding felony warrants related to failing to appear in court. The incident happened near Soquel Avenuye and Pacheco Avenue in Santa Cruz at noon on June 29. (source)
- A person was arrested for public intoxication and taken to a recovery center after causing a disturbance due to alcohol. The incident happened near the 300 block of Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 6 p.m. on June 28. (source)
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