Good morning! It’s June 26 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and pleasant in Westside / Downtown
Today will see areas of low clouds, then some sun and pleasant. The high will be 73 with a low of 58. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).
Westside / Downtown news
The civil grand jury urges Santa Cruz County to address housing, behavioral health and pedestrian safety. The Guerilla Drive-In returns tonight with a free movie in an unlikely Santa Cruz spot.
Grand jury: Santa Cruz County must move faster on housing, strengthen behavioral health system
By Max Chun
Jun 26, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Westside / Downtown
All About Theatre Presents “Fiddler on the Roof Jr”
This special adaptation of the nine-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof JR. follows Tevye the milkman as he tries to protect…
At The Colligan Theater on June 26
Repeats 3 more times until June 28
Old-Fashioned Campfire
Unwind at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park at an old-fashioned campfire event this summer! From 5:30-8 p.m. on Friday, June 26, visitors can …
At Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park on June 26
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for several gun and property-related offenses, including carrying a loaded and concealed firearm in public and in a vehicle, having a large capacity magazine, possessing stolen property worth over $950, and violating local laws. The incident happened near Cliff Street and First Street in Santa Cruz at 4 p.m. on June 14. (source)
- A person was arrested for domestic battery and kidnapping near the 3000 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz. The incident happened at 4 p.m. on June 13. (source)
- A felony domestic violence incident happened near Delaware Avenue and Swanton Boulevard in Santa Cruz at 4 p.m. on June 23. Police took a preliminary statement about the situation. (source)
- Police responded to an assault on a peace officer or firefighter. The incident happened near the 100 block of Center Street, Santa Cruz, at 4 a.m. on June 24. (source)
- Police assisted in arresting a person for several charges, including resisting officers, assault and battery on a peace officer, and being under the influence of drugs in public. The incident happened near the 100 block of Beach Street, Santa Cruz, at 8 a.m. on June 24. (source)
- Police assisted in finding a suspect involved in a battery against a spouse or ex-spouse. The incident happened near the 2000 block of Mission Street, Santa Cruz, at 1 a.m. on June 23. (source)
- A person was arrested for battery on a spouse, ex-spouse, or dating partner. The incident happened near the 6000 block of La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz. It occurred at 3 a.m. on June 15. The person was released on bond. (source)
Note on today’s report: Some of the incidents listed are not recent. This can happen for a couple of reasons: Delays in agency reporting — sometimes officials don’t file reports right away, or agencies release batches of reports weeks later. Delays in public complaints — people may not notice or decide to contact police until some time after an incident. Please contact the responsible law-enforcement agency or your local elected officials if you have concerns about their delay in releasing information.
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