Good morning! It’s July 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Areas of low clouds, then sun in Westside / Downtown

Today will be areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 71 with a low of 54. Intermittent clouds now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 am.

9 am

60°

Mostly cloudy

11 am

64°

1 pm

68°

3 pm

71°

Mostly sunny

5 pm

69°

7 pm

64°

Looking ahead: Cool from Wednesday to Thursday


Gilroy Gardens

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Top news from nearby

California’s new law banning unexpected service fees at the end of transactions in places like coffee shops and for concert tickets goes into effect today.


Things to do in Westside / Downtown

Bus Stuff-A-Thon
Bus Stuff-A-Thon

United Way of Santa Cruz County is proud to partner with the Santa Cruz County Office of Education to collect and distribute NEW backpacks and school supplies to ensure starting school can succeed!

At 420 River St on Jul 1

Mornings in the Plaza (daily)
Mornings in the Plaza (daily)

Mornings in the Plaza DAILY June 17 – August 9, 2024 9am-11am FREE Admission!

At Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Jul 1
Repeats 14 more times until Jul 14

Natural Bridges Little Rangers
Natural Bridges Little Rangers

Participants are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Activities and games vary from week to week, but always cover a topic relevant to Natural Bridges.

At Natural Bridges Visitor Center on Jul 1
Repeats once more on Jul 8

Chris Potter Trio feat. Kendrick Scott & Matt Brewer
Chris Potter Trio feat. Kendrick Scott & Matt Brewer

Joined by bassist Matt Brewer and drummer Kendrick Scott, the Chris Potter Trio thrives on the band’s chemistry, blending melodies with unforgettable hooks and surprising turns of phrase, all played w

At Kuumbwa Jazz Center on Jul 1


Did you know?

Percent of workers who work in education in your community is

17%

compared to…

13%
8.6%

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.