Good morning! It’s May 29 — 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. The high will be 66 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Westside / Downtown news
Santa Cruz City Council may add charter amendments to November ballot. Weekend events: Retro Rainbow LGBTQ+ prom, Redwood Mountain Faire, outdoor markets, art, music, food and Watsonville community bike ride.
Council could move in June to put amendments to Santa Cruz city charter on November ballot
By Max Chun
May 29, 2026
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, May 28-31
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
May 28, 2026
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Things to do in Westside / Downtown
GZA at Catalyst
Wung-Tang Clan’s GZA, ie, The Genius, presents his masterful lyricism and poetic prowess. Thought of as WTC’s “spiritual head,” GZA served as a prelude…
At The Catalyst on May 29
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- There is a traffic break closure on north and south Highway 17 at Mount Hermon Road/Glen Canyon Road in Scotts Valley because of utility work. The closure will last until 10:30 a.m. on May 31.
- A lane on north Highway 17 at Granite Creek Road in Scotts Valley is closed for utility work. The closure will last until 6:01 a.m. on May 31.
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for false imprisonment near the 500 block of Water Street in Santa Cruz at 1 a.m. on May 25. (source)
- A vehicle was reported stolen (a felony). The incident happened near the 400 block of Dufour Street, Santa Cruz. It was reported at 10 a.m. on May 26. (source)
- A person was arrested because they had an outstanding felony warrant. The arrest happened near the 100 block of River Street, Santa Cruz, at 8 p.m. on May 25. (source)
- A man was arrested for having outstanding felony warrants. The arrest happened near River Street and Water Street in Santa Cruz at 4 a.m. on May 25. (source)
- A woman was arrested for breaking into a property, having illegal drugs, and violating her probation. The incident happened near the 200 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at noon on May 27. (source)
- A person was arrested for damaging underground power lines to steal electricity for personal use. The person also had drug paraphernalia and was on probation. This happened near the 200 block of Locust Street, Santa Cruz, at 9 a.m. on May 27. (source)
- A woman was arrested for having drug paraphernalia and several outstanding warrants, including petty theft, defrauding an innkeeper, and burning property. The incident happened near the 100 block of River Street, Santa Cruz, at 9 a.m. on May 25. (source)
- A report was filed for someone having illegal drugs and drug-related items, with previous offenses. The charges include a felony for having drugs with two or more prior offenses, a misdemeanor for having illegal paraphernalia, and an infraction for vehicle storage. This happened near the 700 block of Front Street, Santa Cruz, at midnight on May 27. (source)
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