Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Brief for Tuesday, August 27

WESTSIDE / DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEF

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

Areas of fog, then sun in Westside / Downtown

Today will be areas of low clouds and fog, then sunshine. The high will be 80 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 12 pm.

Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday

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Westside / Downtown news

UC Santa Cruz faces backlash for alleged retaliation against student workers from last spring’s labor strike, including pay garnishments, unjust firings, and job denials. Additionally, a judge found UCSC’s environmental analysis for its Long Range Development Plan inadequate.

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Community crime report

• On August 25 at 11 a.m., someone was found with a blade and was showing it in a threatening way near the 1500 block of Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz. (source)
  
• 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 man was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant around 1 a.m. on August 25 near the 800 block of Cedar St in Santa Cruz. (source)
  
• There was an incident involving battery and disorderly conduct due to alcohol at midnight on August 25 near Pacific Avenue and Front Street in Santa Cruz. (source)
  
• A person was arrested for being drunk and causing a disturbance at 11 p.m. on August 24 near the 700 Block of Front St in Santa Cruz. (source)
  
• There was a shoplifting incident at 8 p.m. on August 24 near the 1500 Block of Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz. Police are following up on the case. (source)
  
• A report was made about someone showing a dangerous weapon (not a gun) at 7 p.m. on August 24 near the 700 Block of Front St in Santa Cruz. (source)
  
• A suspect was found in connection with a theft of personal property that happened at 5 p.m. on August 23 near the 100 Block of S River St in Santa Cruz. (source)
  
• A theft was reported from a burglary that happened at 5 p.m. on August 21 near the 100 Block of Longview Dr in Santa Cruz. (source)
  
• A person was found drunk in public around 10 p.m. on August 20 near the 200 block of Water Street in Santa Cruz County. (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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