Good morning! It’s March 25 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Pleasant with sunshine in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant. The high will be 73 with a low of 47. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air.
Looking ahead: Cooler next week with the opportunity for much-needed rain
Eastside / Live Oak news
New Santa Cruz County businesses: PIZZAMIA (Watsonville Seabright Seafood Santa, Willowpond (Felton), Pacific Cowboys (Aptos), plus new construction, auto glass, digital marketing, and senior care services countywide.
Santa Cruz Roller Derby offers hits, heart and a home for skaters
By Hillary Ojeda and Kevin Painchaud
March 25, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
Painting with Oils and Acrylics – with Toaa Dallo
Do you love the richness and versatility of oils and acrylics? This class is for you. We will explore both the technical skills and the creative aspec…
At Santa Cruz Art League on March 25
Repeats 2 more times until April 8
Shoreline STEAM Night
Join us for a fun and educational night of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics!
At Shoreline Middle School (Live Oak School District) on March 25
Portraits: Painting and Drawing – with Toaa Dallo
Do you like to include people in your art? Are you interested in figure studies or portraits, and want to learn more about it? This class is for you! …
At Santa Cruz Art League on March 25
Repeats 2 more times until April 8
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
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.
- Domino’s Pizza Store #8382 at 3555 Clares St. Ste A, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on March 23 with no critical issues.
- Wingstop – Capitola at 3555 Clares St. Ste L, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on March 23 with no critical issues.
- Best Western Plus Capitola By The Sea Inn & Suites at 1435 41st Ave., Capitola, passed a county health inspection on March 24 with no critical issues.
- Sherri’s Cookies at 1855 41st Ave. Ste E4, Capitola, passed a county health inspection on March 24 with no critical issues.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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