Eastside / Live Oak Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, July 30

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Good morning! It’s July 30 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Areas of low clouds, then sun in Eastside / Live Oak

Today will be pleasant with areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny; strong currents and dangerous waves expected as tsunami conditions continue. The high will be 71 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.

Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday

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Top news from nearby

Santa Cruz County school districts have added administrative staff due to new state programs and expanded social services, despite a decline in student enrollment.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ real estate   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak

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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

• South Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel is facing closures for road excavation. The closure will last until 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
   
• The northbound ramp on Highway 1 at the Harkins Slough/Green Valley Road Overcrossing, just south of Watsonville, will be closed overnight for utility work. The closure will start at 11 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, and last until 12 noon on Sunday, August 3. Traffic control will be in place during this time.
   
• Long-term projects: On Sims Road and La Madrona Drive, from Brook Knoll Road to 600 La Madrona Drive, a single lane is closed for a pipeline project. Traffic control is in place, and the closure is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily until February 2026. On Richmond Drive and Portola Drive at 24th Avenue, there are road closures due to a pump station upgrade project. Expect traffic delays and lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting. On April 12-13, construction will occur from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
   

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Property development

• The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application for a proposed project at 3090 Eleanor Way, situated at the southeastern corner of Salisbury Drive and Eleanor Way. The proposal aims to convert the existing single-family dwelling into a three-bedroom vacation rental, necessitating a vacation rental permit. Residents are encouraged to submit their public comments on the application by August 18, with a decision expected on or after August 19. Should there be any concerns or issues related to the vacation rental, they should be directed to the emergency contact provided. Appeals against the decision can be filed within two weeks following the decision date. (view application)
   

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Community crime report

• An unknown person damaged the right passenger door mirror of a vehicle. This act of vandalism happened near the 1200 block of Soquel Ave. in Santa Cruz at 10 a.m. on July 28. (source)
   
• An individual inflicted corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant in a dating relationship. This incident occurred near the 500 block of Frederick St., Santa Cruz. It happened at midnight on July 28. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or more. The individual was taken to a recovery center due to intoxication. This happened near the 500 block of Seabright Ave. in Santa Cruz at 11 p.m. on July 27. (source)
   

Disclosure: Traffic incidents, property development updates 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.