Good morning! It’s July 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Areas of low clouds, then sun in Eastside / Live Oak / Pleasure Point

Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and cool. The high will be 67 with a low of 54. Mostly cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 pm.

9 am

61°

Mostly cloudy

11 am

64°

1 pm

66°

3 pm

66°

Mostly sunny

5 pm

64°

7 pm

60°


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Top news from nearby

Xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer, is compounding Santa Cruz’s opioid crisis, causing severe skin and tissue damage, and presenting a new challenge for local medical and social services.

Fentanyl in Santa Cruz, Part 3: Xylazine, an emerging deadly threat

Fentanyl in Santa Cruz, Part 3: Xylazine, an emerging deadly threat

By James Dobbins

Jul 12, 2024


Farmers’ market Sunday

The Live Oak Market is bumping with families, cyclists, beach goers, locals, visitors, the young and the old. Shoppers find organic produce from regional farms, tree-ripened fruits, greens, fresh bread, pastries, nuts and legumes, sustainable seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and seasonal flowers. Sunday brunch offerings include traditional Michoacan Mexican dishes, gyoza, savory and sweet crepes and farm-driven meals.
Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 15th & Eastcliff Drive Read more


Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak / Pleasure Point
Traveling Lantern Theatre Company: The Quest for the Kakapo!
Traveling Lantern Theatre Company: The Quest for the Kakapo!

Two Shows! One at 11am at the Branciforte Library and one at 2:00pm at the Scotts Valley Library

At Branciforte Branch Library on July 12

Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays
Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays

Come Celebrate all the vibrancy of Midtown at our Summer Block Party, happening every Friday

At 1111 Soquel Ave on July 12
Repeats once more on July 19

Solstice Foods Summer Festival
Solstice Foods Summer Festival

Come join us in Pleasure Point for a day filled with delicious food, groovy music, and good vibes!

At 3811 Portola Dr on July 14

Learn to Sail Class for 8th to 12th graders
Learn to Sail Class for 8th to 12th graders

Build confidence and skill on the water with our fun learn to sail camp for 8th to 12th graders. Sailors use our two-person sailboat Club FJ fleet. No prior experience required.

At Santa Cruz Yacht Club on July 15


No traffic problems nearby

We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!


No crimes to report today

We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.