Good morning! It’s June 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Turning sunny; cool in Westside / Downtown
Today will be cool with clouds giving way to sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 70 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11). Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Westside / Downtown news
A fire near Natural Bridges State Beach caused evacuations but was contained by 4:12 p.m. Upcoming Santa Cruz events: Woodies on the Wharf, Old Blind Dogs’ Scottish music, and performances by Roy Rogers and Melissa Aldana.
Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, June 19-26
By Wallace Baine
Jun 19, 2025
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ events
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Things to do in Westside / Downtown
Visiting Summer-Only Student Registration Open
Anyone can take classes at UC Santa Cruz during Summer Session! Visiting students—including those from other colleges, universities, or the community—…
At on June 20
Repeats 11 more times until July 1
Mornings at the Arcade
Mornings at the Arcade June 16 – August 8, 2025 9am-11am Play half-priced arcade games* in the Casino Arcade and Neptune’s Kingdom Arcade. *Not valid …
At Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on June 20
Repeats 49 more times until August 8
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for roadway excavation. The closure is expected to end at 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
Community crime report
- Two individuals were cited for possession of controlled substances and paraphernalia, along with probation violations. This incident occurred near the 100 block in Santa Cruz at 8 a.m. on June 18. (source)
- A person was arrested for violating a protective order, false imprisonment, and possessing a concealed weapon. This happened near the 1200 block of River St. in Santa Cruz at midnight on June 18. (source)
- An individual was arrested for assault with intent to rape and other related charges, including battery on a spouse or ex-spouse and sexual battery by restraint. The incident occurred near the 2300 block of Delaware Avenue in Santa Cruz at 9 p.m. on June 17. (source)
- A trespassing incident occurred when someone refused to leave a property near the 400 block of Beach St. in Santa Cruz. This happened at 9 p.m. on June 17. (source)
- A person was cited for possessing drug paraphernalia near the 200 block of Chestnut St. in Santa Cruz. The incident occurred at 7 p.m. on June 17. (source)
- There was a disorderly conduct incident involving alcohol near the 700 block of Front St. in Santa Cruz. It happened at 5 p.m. on June 17. (source)
- A person was arrested for theft and obstructing a business during business hours. This happened near the 700 block of Front St., Santa Cruz, at 1 p.m. on June 17. (source)
- A person was arrested for having illegal drugs and paraphernalia, not appearing in court, and violating probation. This happened near the 400 block of River St., Santa Cruz at 10 a.m. on June 17. (source)
- There was an illegal entry into an occupied home near the 100 block in Santa Cruz. This happened at 1 a.m. on June 17. (source)
- There was a hit-and-run crash with property damage but no injuries. It happened near the 700 block of Front St. in Santa Cruz at noon on June 16. (source)
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