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Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Brief for Wednesday, July 3

by Lookout Santa Cruz July 3, 2024July 3, 2024

WESTSIDE / DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEF

Good morning! It’s July 3 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and pleasant in Westside / Downtown

Today will be mostly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 71 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11).

9 am

62°

Mostly sunny

11 am

66°

1 pm

70°

3 pm

71°

5 pm

69°

7 pm

65°

Looking ahead: Patchy fog will affect the area tomorrow morning

Community crime report

A local incident occurred at 5 p.m. on July 1 near the 700 block of Ocean Street in Santa Cruz County. The situation involved several offenses, such as blocking a public officer, making loud and disruptive noise, having and selling illegal drugs, entering a public business property without permission, and physical assault. (source)
A driver was caught driving under the influence of alcohol at 5 p.m. on July 1st, near the 200 block of Water Street in Santa Cruz County. (source)
A person was hurt by their partner or someone they were dating around 3 p.m. on July 1, near the 100 block of Grant Street in Santa Cruz. (source)
Last night at 11 p.m., there was an incident near the 300 block of Washington Street in Santa Cruz involving a driver who was under the influence of drugs. This person also hit something and caused property damage, then left the scene without stopping. (source)
Early in the morning at 9 a.m. on June 30, there was an incident involving property damage, minor theft, and disorderly behavior due to alcohol near the 100 block of Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz. (source)
Early in the morning at 3 a.m. on June 30, there was an incident near the 100 block of Center Street in Santa Cruz County. Someone was caught with illegal drugs while also having a loaded gun that they could use. Additionally, this person had a history of criminal behavior, including previous convictions, and was involved in helping someone else commit a crime. They also broke a protective order that was meant to prevent them from doing something harmful. (source)
Late at night on June 30, there was an incident near Northbound State Route 1, south of Park Avenue in Santa Cruz County. Someone was caught driving under the influence of alcohol without a valid driver’s license at 12 a.m. (source)
A person was caught with bullets they shouldn’t have, carrying a loaded gun that wasn’t theirs, and hiding a weapon while being part of a street gang. This happened at 6 p.m. on June 28 near the 400 block of Beach 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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Things to do in Westside / Downtown

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 3
Repeats 13 more times until July 15

Dipper Days! (wednesdays)

WEDNESDAYS, MAY 29 – AUGUST 7, 2024 Celebrate your favorite wooden roller coaster with retro prices! $1 Giant Dipper rides 11AM-6PM every Wed. from 5/29-8/7. Closing extends to 10PM starting 6/19.

At Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on July 3
Repeats once more on July 10