Good morning! It’s Oct. 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Hot with plenty of sunshine in Westside / Downtown
Today will be hot with plenty of sunshine; possible danger of dehydration and heatstroke while doing strenuous activities. The high will be 91 with a low of 62.
Westside / Downtown news
Santa Cruz ranks sixth-most-dangerous in California for cyclists. “No Kings” early voting rallies occur countywide Saturday. UC Santa Cruz students share top campus study and relaxation spots.
Santa Cruz ranks sixth among California’s most dangerous cities for cyclists, study shows
By Max Chun
Oct 16, 2026
‘No Kings’ rallies Saturday in Santa Cruz County: Where to go and how to vote early
By Tania Ortiz
Oct 16, 2026
Where to study, read and unwind at UC Santa Cruz: Students share their favorite campus spots
By Kate Lipsky
Oct 16, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Westside / Downtown
The History Forum Presents: 60 Years of Junior Guards: A Legacy in the Sand
At Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History – Atrium on Oct. 16
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for possessing drugs for sale, failing to appear in court, having drug paraphernalia, resisting an officer, possessing drugs, and improperly storing a vehicle. The incident happened near the 1200 block of River Street, Santa Cruz, at 6 p.m. on Oct. 13. (source)
- A man was arrested for having drug paraphernalia, taking lost property, and entering a home without permission. The incident happened near the 400 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 5 p.m. on Oct. 13. (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.