Good morning! It’s June 24 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clearing and cool in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be cool with clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 69 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Top news from nearby
An Aptos surfer’s viral close call with a great white shark was alerted by an overhead drone warning him of the danger during the encounter.
Aptos surfer recounts great white shark encounter caught on viral drone video
By Kevin Painchaud
Jun 24, 2026
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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…
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
Western Wednesday #91: Mae McMcoy and Her Neon Stars w/ Mark Holzinger
The 91st Western Wednesday is coming in hot with a special Western Swing vibe featuring Mae McCoy and Her Neon Stars plus legendary guitarist Mark Hol…
At Moe’s Alley on June 24
The Daisy Store’s Annual Summer Sale
The Daisy Store celebrates summer with a weeklong sale. Everything in the store is 50% off. The Daisy is a volunteer-run, upscale-resale nonprofit …
At The Daisy Store on June 24
Repeats 3 more times until June 27
Skip The Needle & Joh Chase
The formidable female powerhouse known as Skip The Needle bring a depth of personal insight and performing experience to their politically astute hard…
At The Crepe Place on June 24
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department formally approved a zoning application on April 21, for a project at 401 15th Ave. in the Live Oak Planning Area. The approved project will allow the operation of a new three-bedroom vacation rental in an existing single-family home, permitting short-term stays of up to 30 days at a time. The property is located approximately 250 feet from the intersection of East Cliff Drive and 15th Avenue and required a vacation rental permit for this use. (view application)
Community crime report
- A person violated a restraining order, which is a misdemeanor. This happened near the 500 block of Seabright Avenue in Santa Cruz at 8 p.m. on June 16. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (a misdemeanor). The incident happened near the 600 block of Atlantic Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 7 p.m. on June 21. (source)
- A person was reported for prowling and loitering on private property, which is considered disorderly conduct (a misdemeanor). The incident happened near the 200 block of San Juan Avenue, Santa Cruz, at noon on June 20. (source)
- A person was given a citation for petty theft. The incident happened near the 100 block of Morrissey Boulevard in Santa Cruz at 6 p.m. on June 20. (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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