Good morning! It’s Sept. 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Low clouds breaking in Eastside / Live Oak

Today will see low clouds breaking for some sun and cool. The high will be 70 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (6/11). Allergy sufferers beware: There are high amounts of ragweed in the air.


Top news from nearby

Shawn Peterson becomes Volunteer Center director with new goals; Joby Aviation’s electric aircraft start a national tour, debuting in Texas.

This week in Santa Cruz County business: New executive director of Volunteer Center sets out his goals; Joby embarks on national tour

This week in Santa Cruz County business: New executive director of Volunteer Center sets out his goals; Joby embarks on national tour

By Jessica M. Pasko

Sep 16, 2026


Lookout Santa Cruz

What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak

Moving in Harmony with Life - Self-care Exercises for Vitality and Balance
Moving in Harmony with Life – Self-care Exercises for Vitality and Balance

Instructors: Alexandra Johnson, MD, Kevin Johnson and Dena Ehrlich. We spend much of our time being sedentary, lost in our minds. Yet each movement you…

At Hummingbird Valley on Sept. 16
Repeats 13 more times until Dec. 16

Moe's Alley Presents: Handmade Moments
Moe’s Alley Presents: Handmade Moments

At Moe’s Alley on Sept. 16

Witness to the Invisible
Witness to the Invisible

Carin Anderson reports back from four months in the West Bank, where she shared in the life of Palestinian families as they faced escalating violence …

At Quaker Meeting House on Sept. 16


Community crime report

  • A person was arrested for having outstanding warrants and possessing a controlled substance with two or more prior convictions, as well as failing to appear on a felony charge. The incident happened near the 100 block of Dakota Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 8 a.m. on Sept. 14. (source)
     
  • A case of someone fraudulently using another person’s identity to get credit or other benefits was reported. The incident happened near the 1900 block of Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, at noon on Aug. 26. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested for violating a restraining order, which is considered contempt of court and is a misdemeanor. The incident happened near the 600 block of Water Street, Santa Cruz, at 9 p.m. on Sept. 9. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested for public intoxication under the influence of a drug. The incident happened near the 900 block of Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, at noon on Sept. 14. (source)