Good morning! It’s May 13 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds giving way to some sun in Eastside / Live Oak
Today will be clouds giving way to some sun; an afternoon shower cannot be ruled out. The high will be 71 with a low of 48. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (9/11).
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Eastside / Live Oak news
Circle & Square Bistro won the county’s first Vegan Chef Challenge, inspiring more vegan options. New local businesses include Con Azucar Cafe (Santa Cruz) and Seacliff Surf and Skate (Aptos).
Corralitos restaurant Circle & Square Bistro wins Santa Cruz Vegan Chef Challenge
By Lily Belli
May 13, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
Moe’s Alley Presents: Nat Lefkoff, Dead Nettle and Good Friends
Moes Alley presents Nat Lefkoff, Dead Nettle and Good Friends, Wednesday, May 13. Doors: 7 p.m. / show: 8 p.m.. $15 in advance / $20 day of the show, 21-plus.
At Moe’s Alley on May 13
Salsa Bailar Casino – Intermediate Cuban Partner Dance Series
Enjoy cool moves of Cuban Salsa Casino partner dancing, all set to vibrant Cuban music. Level up your skills and expand your repertoire while dancing …
At German Cultural Center on May 13
Repeats 2 more times until May 27
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.
- Seabright Deli at 415 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on May 8 with no critical issues.
- Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School at 8005 Winkle Ave., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on May 11 with no critical issues.
Community crime report
- A man was arrested for several serious crimes, including breaking into a property and causing damage. The incident happened near the 300 block of Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 7 a.m. on May 10. (source)
- A burglary was reported near the 300 block of Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz. The incident happened around 5 a.m. on May 11. (source)
- A person was given a citation and released for having a misdemeanor warrant related to possession of a controlled substance. The incident happened near Soquel Avenue and Pine Street, Santa Cruz, at 6 p.m. on May 11. (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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