Good morning! It’s June 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and nice in Westside / Downtown
Today will be mostly sunny and nice. The high will be 72 with a low of 51.
Westside / Downtown news
Santa Cruz Pride Parade returns Sunday, led by the county’s first same-sex married couple and Assemblymember Gail Pellerin. Weekend highlights include VegFest, free art activities, concerts and multiple Pride-themed events countywide.
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, June 4-7
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Jun 4, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Westside / Downtown
Spine Check Day (FREE!)
Your nervous system is your body’s operating system, controlling how you feel, heal, and function. When it’s stuck in survival mode, you stay trapped …
At Evolve Wellness Studio on June 5
Kids Makers Fair and Wild Critter Art Exhibit
River Studio Collective is hosting a Kids Makers Fair for young artists to sell their hand made creations, AND a Wild Critters Art Exhibit, created …
At Tannery Arts Center on June 5
Community crime report
- A robbery involving suspects who showed a firearm in a threatening way and conspired to commit a crime happened near the 100 block of Barson Street, Santa Cruz, at 5 p.m. on June 2. The suspects were arrested and interviewed by police. (source)
- A robbery and carjacking happened, and someone also interfered with a police officer. The incident took place near 701 Ocean St., Santa Cruz. It occurred at 9 a.m. on May 28. (source)
- A person was arrested for causing injury to a spouse or partner and for child abuse without serious injury or death. The incident happened near 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, at 10 a.m. on May 28. (source)
- A man was arrested for felony domestic violence after injuring his partner. The incident happened near the 300 block of Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, at 7 p.m. on June 2. (source)
- A case of physical injury to a spouse or partner was reported near the 1000 block of Alamo Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 11 p.m. on May 27. (source)
- A person was arrested for several offenses, including trying to bring illegal drugs into jail, having drug paraphernalia, trespassing, theft, grand theft, refusing to leave private property, blocking a public officer, and having controlled substances. The incident happened near the 1500 block of Ocean Street in Santa Cruz at 9 a.m. on May 28. (source)
- A large amount of money was stolen through an electronic transfer using a cellphone. The incident happened near the 300 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 6 p.m. on May 31. (source)
- A man was arrested for having illegal drugs, not showing up for a court date on a felony charge, and having outstanding warrants. The incident happened near the 300 block of Raymond Street, Santa Cruz, at 4 p.m. on June 2. (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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