Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, July 18

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Good morning! It’s July 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Low clouds, then sunshine in Westside / Downtown

Today will be low clouds followed by sunshine. The high will be 71 with a low of 53. Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.

Looking ahead: Cool Sunday

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Westside / Downtown news

Santa Cruz Assemblymember Gail Pellerin’s bill to prevent relocating homeless individuals stalled due to San Francisco’s busing program. Santa Cruz County also offers a seafood restaurant guide and features local arts events, including theater openings and a surfing exhibition.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

• The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for road excavation. This closure will continue until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
   

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Community crime report

• A person was arrested for trespassing and several other charges, including smuggling a controlled substance into jail, possessing unlawful paraphernalia, possessing a controlled substance, contempt of court, and violating probation. This happened near the 400 block of Beach St. in Santa Cruz at 4 p.m. on July 16. (source)
   
• A person was cited and released for having drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance. This happened near the 100 block in Santa Cruz at 2 p.m. on July 16. (source)
   
• A petty theft occurred near the 1200 block of Mission St. in Santa Cruz at 1 p. on July 16. There is no information about a suspect. (source)
   
• A person was caught shoplifting from a store. This happened near the 1500 block of Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz at noon on July 16. (source)
   
• A grand theft occurred near the 200 block of 2nd St. in Santa Cruz at 4 a.m. on July 16. A theft report was taken. (source)
   
• A report was filed for causing physical harm to a partner and assaulting someone with a weapon. This happened near the 400 block of Market St., Santa Cruz, at midnight on July 16. (source)
   
• A stolen vehicle was found, and the suspect was arrested for vehicle theft and possession of stolen property. This happened near the 600 block of Laurel St., Santa Cruz, at 5 p.m. on July 15. (source)
   
• A burglary was reported online. It happened around midnight on July 8 near the 100 block in Santa Cruz. (source)
   
• A petty theft was reported online. It happened near the 100 block in Santa Cruz at midnight on July 8. (source)
   
• A grand theft involving money, labor, or property was reported online. This happened near the 400 block of Beach St. in Santa Cruz at midnight on July 7. (source)
   
• A report was filed online for a grand theft involving money, labor, or property. This happened near the 100 block in Santa Cruz at midnight on July 6. (source)
   
• A petty theft was reported online. It happened near the 400 block of Alta Vista Dr, Santa Cruz, at midnight on July 6. (source)
   
• A report was filed online for a grand theft involving money, labor, or property. This happened near River St. & Golf Club Dr in Santa Cruz at midnight on July 6. (source)
   
• A petty theft was reported online. It happened near the 700 block of Front St. in Santa Cruz at midnight on July 5. (source)
   
• A petty theft was reported online. It happened near Santa Cruz at midnight on July 5. (source)
   
• A petty theft was reported online. It happened near the 600 block of Riverside Avenue in Santa Cruz at midnight on July 4. (source)
   
• A petty theft was reported online. It happened near the 500 block of Maple St. in Santa Cruz at midnight on July 3. (source)
   
• A petty theft was reported online around midnight on June 28 near the 100 block in Santa Cruz. (source)
   
• A person was cited and released for driving with a suspended license due to a DUI, which is a misdemeanor. This happened near the 100 block in Santa Cruz at 9 p.m. on June 24. (source)
   
• A report of petty theft was made online. It happened near the 100 block in Santa Cruz at midnight on June 20. (source)
   

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