Good morning! It’s August 28 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Low clouds and fog, then sun in Eastside / Live Oak / Pleasure Point

Today will be low clouds and fog giving way to sun. The high will be 69 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Fog now, changing to cloudy at 11 am.

9 am

60°

Fog

11 am

64°

Cloudy

1 pm

67°

3 pm

69°

Mostly sunny

5 pm

67°

7 pm

63°

Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday


Eastside / Live Oak / Pleasure Point news

The wrapped units near Seventh Avenue and Brommer Street are modular homes for the Park Haven Plaza project, intended to house homeless veterans, foster youth, and families by spring 2025.


County Fair

Property development

  • The Santa Cruz County Planning Department will cease accepting public comments on the zoning application for a proposed mixed-use development at 330 6th Avenue as of Sept. 2. This project aims to construct a three-story building that will include residential units and commercial space on the ground floor, designed to enhance local business opportunities while providing much-needed housing. Residents are encouraged to submit their comments and concerns regarding the project before the deadline to ensure their voices are heard in the planning process. (view application)

Job listings for Eastside / Live Oak / Pleasure Point

Our job board has some openings near you:


Community crime report

  • A person was arrested for being under the influence of drugs and acting disorderly in public at 5 p.m. on August 25 near the 100 Block of Dakota Avenue in Santa Cruz. (source)
  • A person was arrested for being drunk and causing a disturbance at 5 p.m. on August 25 near the 300 Block of Ocean St in Santa Cruz. (source)
  • A man was found with drug paraphernalia at 10 a.m. on August 25 near the 100 Block of Grant St in Santa Cruz. (source)

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!