Good morning! It’s December 10 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
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By Jessica M. Pasko
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ food inspections
Read on to see the details about each item…
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- A lane is closed on West SR152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway for asphalt paving. The closure is expected to end at2:59 p.m. on December 11.
- SR-152 is closed in both directions at Main St./Lake St. because of a special event. The closure is expected to end at 10:01 p.m. on December 14.
- A lane on North Highway 1 at Mar Monte Avenue in Aptos is closed for K-rail removal. The closure is expected to end at 5:59 a.m. today.
- A lane on Highway 1 at Bay Avenue in Capitola / Soquel is closed due to a traffic break. The closure is expected to end at 3:01 p.m. on December 14.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on April 1, 2026.
- Highway 9 at 13.4 Bear Creek Road in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic control because of ongoing work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p. on December 15.
- Southbound Highway 17 at Sugarloaf Road in Scotts Valley is facing closures for emergency work. The closure is expected to last until 7:59 a.m. on December 13.
- Northbound Highway 17 in Scotts Valley is facing closures for a striping operation. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. today.
- Long-term projects: The southbound Highway 1 off-ramp at Park Avenue in Santa Cruz County was closed on December 9 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for soundwall construction.
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- See’s Candies at 1878 Main St., Watsonvillle, passed a county health inspection on November 20 with no critical issues.
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for first degree burglary, showing a deadly weapon (not a gun), assaulting someone with force that could cause serious injury, and threatening a witness. The incident happened near Alta Vista Ave. and Freedom Blvd. in Santa Cruz County at 9 a.m. on December 26. (source)
- Disorderly conduct due to alcohol intoxication was reported near the 1800 Block of Freedom Blvd., Watsonville at 8 p.m. on December 8. (source)
- A person with two outstanding misdemeanor warrants ran away from police but was caught and arrested without further problems. The incident happened near Main St. & Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville at 10 a.m. on December 8. The person was charged with resisting a public officer and the misdemeanor warrants, and was taken to the county jail. (source)
- A person was arrested for a probation violation that required immediate jail time. The incident happened near the 200 block of Freedom Boulevard in Santa Cruz County at 9 a.m. on December 8. (source)
- A person was arrested for shoplifting with two or more previous offenses, having illegal paraphernalia, and violating probation. The incident happened near the 140 block of Main Street in Watsonville at 4 p.m. on December 4. (source)
- A person was arrested for using someone else’s identity to get credit, taking lost property worth over $400, making or selling metal knuckles, and having illegal paraphernalia. The incident happened near Airport Blvd. and Pajaro Lane in Santa Cruz County at 3 p.m. on December 3. (source)
- A person was arrested for petty theft, driving under the influence of alcohol, having a blood alcohol level over .08 percent, having an open container while driving, and possessing marijuana while driving. The incident happened near Santa Clara Jail in Santa Cruz County at 4 p.m. on December 2. (source)
- A person was arrested for causing injury to their spouse, cohabitant, or dating partner. The incident happened near the 000 block of Via Serra Street in Santa Cruz County at 4 p.m. on December 2. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and for having illegal drugs. The incident happened near the 000 block of Packard Lane in Santa Cruz County at 4 p.m. on December 1. (source)
- A person was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. The incident happened near the 200 block of Alvarado Street in Watsonville at 2 a.m. on December 1. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and for driving with a suspended or refused license. The incident happened near Airport at Ranport in Santa Cruz County at 7 p.m. on November 30. (source)
- A person was arrested for disorderly conduct while under influence of drugs. The incident happened near the 00 block of Clifford Ave. in Watsonville. It occurred at 9 a.m. on November 30. (source)
- A person was arrested for being drunk in public, fighting in a public place, and disorderly conduct under the influence of drugs. The incident happened near the 300 block of Main St. in Watsonville. It occurred at 5 a.m. on November 30. (source)
- A person was arrested for obstructing a public officer, refusing to leave private property, and possessing a controlled substance. The incident happened near the 000 block of Blanca Ln, Watsonville at 5 a.m. on November 29. (source)
- A man was arrested for making threats to terrorize, showing a deadly weapon (not a gun), and having illegal paraphernalia. The incident happened near the 100 block of Beach St., Santa Cruz, at midnight on November 29. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol with a previous DUI offense. The incident happened near Holohan Rd at Laken Dr, Santa Cruz County, at midnight on November 29. (source)
- A person was arrested for battery on someone near the 200 block of Arthur Road in Watsonville at 10 p.m. on November 28. (source)
- A person was arrested for battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, or dating partner. The incident happened near the 000 block of Carey Ave., Watsonville, at 4 p.m. on November 28. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident happened near Green Valley and Airport Blvd. in Santa Cruz County. It occurred at 4 p.m. on November 28. (source)
- A person was arrested for false imprisonment, having a narcotic controlled substance, and obstructing a public officer. The incident happened near the 000 block of W. Lake Ave., Watsonville, at 5 a.m. on November 28. The person was released the same day. (source)
- A suspect was arrested for several crimes, including breaking into buildings, stealing, using someone else’s ID to commit fraud, having illegal drugs, and having drug-related items. The incident happened near the 200 block of Beach Street in Santa Cruz at 10 p.m. on November 27. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a suspended license due to a previous DUI, and having a blood alcohol level over .08 percent. The person also had two previous DUIs and an outstanding warrant from Gilroy police. The incident happened near Fifth Street south of Rodriguez Street in Santa Cruz County at 8 p.m. on November 27. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and child endangerment. The incident happened near SR-1 AT Buena Vista Dr, Santa Cruz County, at 5 p.m. on November 27. The person had one previous DUI. (source)
- A person was arrested for battery on another person near the 000 block of White St., Watsonville. The incident happened at 3 p.m. on November 27. (source)
- A person was arrested for having drug paraphernalia and violating probation two times. The incident happened near the 000 block of Gardner Ave. in Watsonville. It occurred at 6 a.m. on November 27. (source)
- A person was arrested for being drunk in public near the 140 block of Main St. in Watsonville at 5 a.m. on November 27. The person was released shortly after. (source)
- A woman was arrested for hitting someone and being drunk in public. The incident happened near the 000 block of W Beach St., Watsonville at 8 p.m. on November 26. She was released the same night. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, having a blood alcohol level over .08 percent, and violating parole, including a felony parole violation. The incident happened near Ohlonee Parkway and Egret Lane in Watsonville at 3 p.m. on November 26. (source)
- A person was arrested for making threats meant to scare someone and for being cruel to a child. The incident happened near the 300 block of Main Street in Watsonville at 2 p.m. on November 26. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving with a suspended license due to a previous DUI violation. The incident happened near Tuttle Ave. and Lake Village Dr in Watsonville. It occurred at 2 p.m. on November 26. (source)
Note on today’s report: Some of the incidents listed are not recent. This can happen for a couple of reasons: Delays in agency reporting — sometimes officials don’t file reports right away, or agencies release batches of reports weeks later. Delays in public complaints — people may not notice or decide to contact police until some time after an incident. Please contact the responsible law-enforcement agency or your local elected officials if you have concerns about their delay in releasing information.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.