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Good morning! It’s May 28 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then some sun in Westside / Downtown
Today will be low clouds followed by some sun and cool. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 67 with a low of 50. Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 pm.
9 am
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Cloudy
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1 pm
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3 pm
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Mostly sunny
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Looking ahead: Cool today
Westside / Downtown news
In Santa Cruz, the controversial redevelopment of the Food Bin into a five-story, 59-unit building is moving forward despite local opposition and city council criticism, highlighting tensions under California’s new housing mandates.
Former Santa Cruz mayor Mike Rotkin explores the roots of today’s homelessness crisis, tracing it back to policy decisions starting in the 197s and discusses what measures are necessary to address the issue now.
There’s a one-way traffic closure on SR-9 at Camp Sycamore Road because of bridge work. This was reported on May 25.
A lane on North SR-1 near the High St Pedestrian Crossing was closed because a tree needed to be removed. This happened on May 25.
Disclosure: Traffic 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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Community crime report
Someone was caught with illegal drugs and given a ticket but then let go. This happened at 10 a.m. on May 25, close to the 100 Block of Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz. (source)
Late at night on May 25, around 1 a.m., police helped with a case involving someone driving under the influence of alcohol near the 800 Block of Cedar St in Santa Cruz. (source)
A theft was reported where a large amount of money, work, or property was stolen. This happened at 5 p.m. on May 24, near the 200 Block of High St in Santa Cruz. (source)
A man was arrested for being drunk and causing a disturbance at 9 p.m. on May 21, near the 100 Block of W Cliff Dr in Santa Cruz. (source)
A woman was arrested for being drunk and causing a disturbance at 5 p.m. on May 19, near the 200 Block of Water St in Santa Cruz. (source)
Someone reported a shoplifting incident that happened at 2 p.m. on May 19, near the 130 Block of Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz. (source)
Early in the morning on May 19, someone stole a wallet and some marijuana near the corner of Chestnut Street and Laurel Street in Santa Cruz. This was considered a small theft that happened at 7 a.m. (source)
A parent was reported for giving alcohol to young people late at night on May 18th. This happened near the 300 Block of Ocean St in Santa Cruz. The parent is accused of both contributing to minors’ delinquency and illegally selling or giving them liquor at 10 p.m. (source)
Late at night on May 18, there was a serious theft involving money, labor, or property near Beach St & Cliff St in Santa Cruz. This incident, which is considered a major crime, was reported through an online system called Coplogic. (source)
Someone reported a small theft, which is considered a minor crime, that happened at midnight on May 18. This report was made through an online system. The incident took place near the 100 Block of Liberty 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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