Good morning! It’s July 23 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny and nice in Westside / Downtown

Today will be partly sunny and nice. The high will be 73 with a low of 57. Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 am.

9 am

57°

Intermittent clouds

11 am

64°

Mostly sunny

1 pm

72°

Sunny

3 pm

72°

Mostly sunny

5 pm

70°

7 pm

66°

Intermittent clouds

Looking ahead: Cool from Saturday to Monday


Westside / Downtown news

Adrian Gonzalez, convicted of the 2015 murder of 8-year-old Madyson Middleton, is undergoing a probable cause hearing in Santa Cruz County Superior Court to determine he can be released after turning 25.

Madyson Middleton killer Adrian Gonzalez a ‘moderate’ risk of sexually reoffending, psychologist testifies

Madyson Middleton killer Adrian Gonzalez a ‘moderate’ risk of sexually reoffending, psychologist testifies

By Max Chun

Jul 23, 2024


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Farmers’ market Wednesday

The Downtown Santa Cruz Market takes place on Wednesday. The city’s largest and oldest market offers a variety of fruits, vegetables, flowers, pastured meats and other products. The Downtown Market also spotlights a large variety of up-and-coming, unique cultural food businesses.
Wednesday 1 to 6 p.m. May through October and 1 to 5 p.m. November through April, at Cedar Street and Lincoln Street downtown Read more


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 23
Repeats 9 more times until July 30

Artist Exhibition Walk-Through with Hương Ngô
Artist Exhibition Walk-Through with Hương Ngô

Artist Hương Ngô will present the current exhibition “Seeing Through Stone” and will reflect on a selection of other works in the exhibition as they relate to her own installation and practice.

At UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences on July 23

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 23
Repeats 3 more times until July 29

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 23


Did you know?

Percent of people 25+ with a graduate or professional degree in your community is

27%

compared to…

18%
14%

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.