Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, Apr. 11

Good morning! It’s Apr. 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Fog, then some sun in Westside / Downtown

Today will be areas of low clouds and fog early; otherwise, partly sunny. The high will be 70 with a low of 47. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of mold in the air. Fog now, changing to partly sunny at 2 pm.

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Westside / Downtown news

A DHS vehicle on Mission Street caused panic but was a routine visit, not ICE. Chef Donnie Suesens offers playful pub food at Santa Cruz’s Ulterior. Santa Cruz County hosts diverse events like “Steel Magnolias” and reggae legends Third World.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ food inspections

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Community crime report

• A report of domestic battery and several other serious offenses, including felony oral copulation by force, inflicting corporal injury, threatening crime with intent to terrorize, and unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, was documented. This incident occurred near the 300 Block of Encinal St in Santa Cruz at 10 a.m. on April 9. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for having outstanding warrants, including a felony warrant and a misdemeanor for deliberate or negligent burning. This happened near the 500 Block of Cedar St in Santa Cruz at 6 p.m. on April 9. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for violating a restraining order and having warrants. This happened near the 200 Block of Maple St, Santa Cruz at 11 a.m. on April 9. (source)
   
• There was an incident involving misdemeanor possession of a narcotic controlled substance and disorderly conduct near the 400 Block of May Ave in Santa Cruz. It happened at 10 a.m. on April 9. (source)
   
• A vandalism incident involving gang graffiti was reported. It happened near the 200 Block of Natural Bridges Dr in Santa Cruz at 6 a.m. on April 9. (source)
   
• There was a report of gang-related graffiti vandalism. This incident of misdemeanor vandalism and gang activity happened near the 100 Block of S River St in Santa Cruz at 1 a.m. on April 9. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for obstructing a peace officer and having felony warrants. This happened near the 500 Block of Ocean St in Santa Cruz at 4 a.m. on April 9. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for being under the influence of drugs in public. This happened near the 200 Block of Water St in Santa Cruz at 3 a.m. on April 9. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant from another county. This happened near the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 9 in Santa Cruz at 8 p.m. on April 8. (source)
   
• A person was cited and released for possessing drug paraphernalia. This incident occurred near the 100 Block of Coral St, Santa Cruz, at 8 p.m. on April 8. (source)
   
• A person turned themselves in for an outstanding felony warrant. This happened near the 100 Block of Center St in Santa Cruz at 8 p.m. on April 8. (source)
   
• A person was cited and released for having two warrants related to misdemeanor possession of unlawful paraphernalia and an outside warrant. This happened near Ocean St & Glenwood Av in Santa Cruz at 7 p.m. on April 8. (source)
   
• A person failed to register as a sex offender, and a warrant is being sought for their arrest. This happened near the 100 Block of Center St, Santa Cruz. The incident occurred at 12 p.m. on April 8. (source)
   
• A person failed to report an address change for their sex-offender registration, and a warrant is being sought for their arrest. This happened near the 100 Block of Center St, Santa Cruz at 12 p.m. on April 8. (source)
   
• A person failed to register as a sex offender, and a warrant is being sought for their arrest. This incident occurred near the 100 Block of Center St, Santa Cruz, at 12 p.m. on April 7. (source)
   

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Restaurant inspections

County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.

• Beef Jerky Cart #1 at 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on Apr. 9 with no critical issues.
   
• Cocoanut Grove Banquet & Conference at 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on Apr. 9 with no critical issues.
   
• Hot Dawgs at 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on Apr. 9 with no critical issues.
   
• Italian Ice at 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on Apr. 9 with no critical issues.
   
• World Grill at 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on Apr. 9 with no critical issues.
   

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No traffic problems nearby

We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!

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.