Good morning! It’s March 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and pleasant in Westside / Downtown
Today will be partly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 76 with a low of 48. Allergy sufferers beware: There are high amounts of tree pollen in the air.
Looking ahead: Cooler next week with the opportunity for much-needed rain.
Westside / Downtown news
Santa Cruz Paddlefest returns to Steamer Lane with events Thursday through Sunday, including the Boardwalk Fun Run, STEAM Expo, live music, wine dinners, accessible egg hunt, river cleanup, and other free activities.
Best of Santa Cruz County recreation, arts & food events this weekend, March 26-29
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Mar 26, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Westside / Downtown
After School Kids Classes
At Santa Cruz Maker Studios, we offer engaging, hands-on classes where kids can explore woodworking, sewing, beading, 3D modeling, and more! Our sessi…
At Santa Cruz Maker Studios on March 27
Repeats 45 more times until May 29
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden
This time of year, the Arboretum hosts both Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds, the two most common species in Northern California. “The density of hummi…
At UCSC Arboretum on March 27
Repeats 4 more times until March 31
Color Stories: 2026 CODA Members’ Exhibition
Dive into a vibrant mix of art and stories from Community of Digital Artists members that’ll brighten your day and spark your imagination. Visual art…
At R. Blitzer Gallery on March 27
Repeats 16 more times until May 2
Matt and Ben: Encore
To celebrate Good Egg’s first production, and to show our appreciation for the amazing reception from our audiences, we are excited to announce a spec…
At Actors’ Theatre on March 27
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There was a traffic incident on Highway 1 southbound at Soquel Avenue in the Live Oak area.
Community crime report
- A person was given a citation and released because of an outstanding misdemeanor bench warrant for failing to appear in court. The incident happened near the 100 block of Dakota Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 1 a.m. on March 27. (source)
- A person was arrested on several outstanding warrants, including trespassing and entering a home without permission. The incident happened near Mission St. & Laurel St., Santa Cruz, at 3 a.m on March 24. (source)
- A petty theft was reported. The incident happened near the 1300 block of Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 10 a.m. on March 20. (source)
- A case of gift card fraud involving over $400 and conspiracy to commit a crime was reported near the 200 block of May Avenue, Santa Cruz. The incident happened at noon on March 17. (source)
- A hit-and-run causing property damage was reported. The incident happened near the 200 block of Sylvania Avenue (Costco), Santa Cruz, at midnight on March 17. (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.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.