Good morning! It’s August 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

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

Today will be areas of low clouds and fog giving way to sun. The high will be 77 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 pm.

9 am

62°

Mostly cloudy

11 am

69°

1 pm

75°

3 pm

77°

Mostly sunny

5 pm

74°

7 pm

68°

Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday


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    Community crime report

    • A person was given a citation and then released for having drug paraphernalia. This happened at 10 a.m. on August 25 near the 100 Block of Grant St in Santa Cruz. (source)
    • A person violated their parole, which is a serious offense, around 11 p.m. on August 20 near the 100 block of Morrissey Blvd. in Santa Cruz. (source)
    • There was an assault and battery incident at 8 p.m. on August 20 near 259 Water St in Santa Cruz County. (source)

    Top news from nearby

    Santa Cruz County officials urge residents to get the new COVID vaccine targeting KP and JN variants amid an expected winter surge.


    Things to do in Eastside / Live Oak / Pleasure Point

    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 August 30

    Verve Market
    Verve Market

    Grab a cup and browse our pop-up market filled with local vendors

    At 104 Bronson St on August 31

    Earth-Friendly Gardening: Choosing Plants with Care
    Earth-Friendly Gardening: Choosing Plants with Care

    Dig into this workshop with the UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties to learn more about choosing the best plants for your healthy garden! Registration is required.

    At 979 17th Ave on August 31


    No traffic problems nearby

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