Good morning! It’s May 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cool with a sun-and-clouds mix on the Eastside / in Live Oak
Today will be cool with a sun-and-clouds mix. There is a 25% chance of rain. The high will be 64 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Eastside / Live Oak news
The female surfer statue proposed for the East Cliff Dirt Farm could find a home on the Capitola Esplanade pending city council approval. Local activist expresses concern over insufficient debate in the city’s mayoral race.
Team behind proposed female surfer statue sets sights on a new location for 2027 installation
By Max Chun
May 26, 2026
OPINION: Santa Cruz voters deserve a real mayoral contest, not political choreography
By Mark Stephens
May 27, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
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Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak
Moe’s Alley Presents: Supersuckers + Scott H. Biram
We’ve got a rockin’ double bill for ya! Supersuckers and Scott H. Biram! Wednesday, May 27. Doors: 7 p.m. / Show: 8 p.m. $20 in advance / $25 day of show…
At Moe’s Alley on May 27
Fall & Fire Safety Workshop
The Scotts Valley Fire Protection District and Volunteer Center invite you to a free Fall & Fire Safety Workshop designed to help you stay safe, indep…
At Simpkins Family Swim Center on May 27
New local businesses
- A new business named DANK DERMAL DEFENSE was registered at 690 37th Ave., Apt. A, Santa Cruz, on May 19. The business was registered by Daniel N. Kingsbook as an individual business.
- A new business named KINDPEOPLES was registered at 3600 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, on May 19. The business was registered by Ceneris LLC as a limited liability company.
- A new business named LAW OFFICE OF BENJAMIN, LEIBROCK was registered at 2115 7th Ave., Santa Cruz, on May 20. The business was registered by Nathan Benjamin Pc as a corporation.
- A new business named MATTISON LN. ROAD ASSOCIATION was registered at 2110 Mattison Lane, Santa Cruz, on May 21. The business was registered by Earl Leslie Magnone as an individual business.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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