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Good morning! It’s June 3 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then some sun in Westside / Downtown
Today will be low clouds breaking for some sun. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 72 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 2 pm.
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Looking ahead: Fog will affect the area Thursday morning
Westside / Downtown news
Thomas Frey’s latest roundup reveals the future colleges and universities where Santa Cruz County’s high school athletes will continue their sports careers, providing a glimpse into the next steps for these local stars. As repairs on Bethany Curve progress, Santa Cruz residents can look forward to the partial reopening of West Cliff Drive by midsummer, with the city also considering a managed retreat for another section of this coastal road.
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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Community crime report
A person was caught with illegal drug items and given a citation but was let go. This happened at 9 a.m. on May 27, near the 100 Block of Coral Street in Santa Cruz. (source)
A person was caught and given a citation but then let go for having illegal drug tools and drugs on them. This happened as a minor legal issue at 9 a.m. on May 27, close to the 100 Block of Coral St in Santa Cruz. (source)
A person was arrested early in the morning at 3 a.m. on May 27 for causing a disturbance while being high on drugs. This happened near the 220 Block of Mission St in Santa Cruz. It was a minor crime. (source)
A man was arrested at 7 p.m. on May 26 near the 100 Block of Chestnut St in Santa Cruz. He faced several charges, including making, selling, or having a leaded cane and having illegal drugs. The charges against him are both serious (felony) and less serious (misdemeanor). (source)
A person with a criminal record was caught with pepper spray at 7 p.m. on May 26 near the 100 Block of Chestnut St in Santa Cruz. It’s illegal for them to have or use this kind of weapon, and they’re facing misdemeanor charges for it. (source)
A man was arrested for being drunk and causing a disturbance at 5 p.m. on May 26 near Cedar Street and Walnut Avenue in Santa Cruz. (source)
A person was caught showing off a hammer in a threatening way, which is considered a serious but not the most severe crime. This happened at 9 a.m. on May 26, close to the 230 Block of Delaware Avenue in Santa Cruz. (source)
A woman was given a citation and then released for having illegal drugs and drug-related items on her. This happened at 11 p.m. on May 25, near the 140 Block of Ocean St in Santa Cruz. The charges against her were for having illegal drug paraphernalia, a narcotic drug, and another controlled substance, all considered misdemeanors. (source)
A scam incident was reported where someone tricked another person into giving them more than $400. This serious crime happened at 1 p.m. on May 16, close to the 200 Block of River St in Santa Cruz. (source)
Someone reported a big theft involving money, work, or property at noon on April 19th. This happened near the 100 Block of Coral Street in Santa Cruz. (source)
Disclosure: 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.
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