Good morning! It’s July 24 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Westside / Downtown
Today will see areas of low clouds, then sun. The high will be 81 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).
Westside / Downtown news
A celebration of life for Santa Cruz musician Oliver Tree is Saturday at the Quarry Amphitheater. Weekend events: Tacos and Tapas in Watsonville, Fruition Brewing anniversary, Wharf to Wharf Race, plus free local concerts and movies.
Quarry Amphitheater to host Oliver Tree celebration of life on Saturday
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Jul 23, 2026
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, July 23-26
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Jul 23, 2026
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Things to do in Westside / Downtown
Old Fashioned Campfire
Unwind at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park at an old-fashioned campfire event this summer! From 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, visitors can …
At Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park on July 24
Community crime report
- A witness statement was collected for a sexual battery incident. The incident happened near the 300 block of Beach Street, Santa Cruz, at 4 p.m. on July 22. (source)
- An elderly man was assaulted, and police documented elder cruelty and assault. The incident happened near the 100 block of Blaine Street, Santa Cruz, at 11 p.m. on July 20. (source)
- A person was arrested for causing physical injury to their spouse, partner, or someone they live with. The incident happened near the 300 block of Jessie Street, Santa Cruz, at 1 p.m. on July 21. (source)
- A person was arrested for assaulting someone with a deadly weapon (not a gun). The incident happened near the 100 block of Coral Street, Santa Cruz, at 8 a.m. on July 22. (source)
- A robbery and illegal use of tear gas were reported near the 100 block of Coral Street, Santa Cruz, at 8 a.m. on July 19. (source)
- A burglary was reported near the 1500 block of Laurel Street in Santa Cruz. The incident happened at 10 p.m. on July 21. (source)
- A car was stolen near the 100 block of Myrtle Street, Santa Cruz, at 7 p.m. on July 21. (source)
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