Good morning! It’s July 16 — 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 cool. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 67 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 am.

9 am

60°

Mostly cloudy

11 am

63°

1 pm

66°

3 pm

67°

Mostly sunny

5 pm

66°

7 pm

63°

Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday


Westside / Downtown news

In Santa Cruz, a play reading event titled “It Can’t Happen Here — Again” is set to discuss the rise of fascism in the U.S. And Santa Cruz County’s craft breweries, despite industry challenges, continue to thrive by adapting to changing consumer tastes and focusing on community engagement.


Cabrillo Stage

Job listings for Westside / Downtown

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Things to do in Westside / Downtown

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 July 16
Repeats 10 more times until July 24

Boardwalk Summer Discount Nights (MON-THU)
Boardwalk Summer Discount Nights (MON-THU)

Boardwalk Summer Discount Nights – Monday-Thursday after 6PM (excluding 7/4/24)

At Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on July 16
Repeats 5 more times until July 24

Blue Lagoonies Comedy Show
Blue Lagoonies Comedy Show

Santa Cruz’ longest running weekly comedy show in a dive bar.

At The Blue Lagoon on July 16
Repeats once more on July 23

Boardwalk Evenings on the Colonnade: Live Music (MON/TUE)
Boardwalk Evenings on the Colonnade: Live Music (MON/TUE)

Evenings on the Colonnade Mondays & Tuesdays June 17 – August 6, 2024 9pm-10:30pm Admission FREE!

At Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on July 16
Repeats 2 more times until July 23


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.