Good morning! It’s Nov. 13 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Windy and cool with rain in Westside / Downtown

Today will be windy and cool with rain at times. There is a 98% chance of rain. The high will be 63 with a low of 48. Allergy sufferers beware: Mold levels in the air are high.


Westside / Downtown news

A severely emaciated fin whale stranded on Cowell Beach died Thursday, likely due to a long-term illness.

Fin whale dies after stranding on Santa Cruz’s Cowell Beach

Fin whale dies after stranding on Santa Cruz’s Cowell Beach

By Lily Belli

Nov 12, 2026


Lookout Santa Cruz

What’s new around you

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Things to do in Westside / Downtown

Santa Cruz Warriors vs. San Diego Clippers
Santa Cruz Warriors vs. San Diego Clippers

At Kaiser Permanente Arena on Nov. 13

Bite Me! In the atrium
Bite Me! In the Atrium

At Catalyst Atrium on Nov. 13

All About Theatre Presents
All About Theatre Presents “Matilda the Musical”

At The Colligan Theater on Nov. 13


Community crime report

  • A felony grand theft involving money, labor, or property was reported. The incident happened near the 100 block of Quarry Lane, Santa Cruz. It occurred at midnight on Oct. 31. (source)
     
  • A grand theft involving money, labor, or property was reported online as a felony. The incident happened near the 100 block of Torrey Pine Terrace, Santa Cruz, at midnight on Oct. 31. (source)
     
  • A grand theft involving money, labor, or property was reported as a felony. The incident happened near the 200 block of Locust Street, Santa Cruz, at midnight on Oct. 31. (source)
     
  • A burglary was reported online. The incident happened near the 700 block of 3rd Street, Santa Cruz, at midnight on Oct. 31. (source)
     
  • A burglary was reported online. The incident happened near the 100 block of Cardiff Court, Santa Cruz. It occurred at midnight on Oct. 31. (source)
     
  • A burglary was reported online. It happened near the 100 block of Village Circle, Santa Cruz, around midnight on Oct. 31. (source)
     
  • A burglary was reported online. The incident happened near the 200 block of Bay Street, Santa Cruz. It occurred at midnight on Oct. 30. (source)