Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, Apr. 14

Good morning! It’s Apr. 14 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Fog this morning in Westside / Downtown

Today will be fog this morning; cool with clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 62 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of mold in the air. Fog now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 pm.

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Westside / Downtown news

Santa Cruz City Council may close Cooper Street to cars on summer weekends to boost downtown vibrancy, enhance walkability, and create an inviting gathering space, with support from some local businesses.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ food inspections   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Community crime report

• A person was arrested for petty theft with two or more prior offenses and violating probation. This happened near the 1500 block of Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz at 1 p.m. on April 10. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for having illegal paraphernalia and an outstanding warrant. This happened near the intersection of Ocean Street and Plymouth Street in Santa Cruz at 9 a.m. on April 10. (source)
   
• A battery incident was reported. It happened near the 100 block of Coral St in Santa Cruz at 2 a.m. on April 10. (source)
   
• A man was arrested for having illegal items and not showing up for a felony charge. This happened near the 500 Block of River St, Santa Cruz, at 12 a.m. on April 10. (source)
   
• A man was cited for driving with a suspended license due to a DUI. This incident happened near the 100 block of Leibrandt Ave in Santa Cruz at 8 p.m. on April 9. (source)
   
• A woman was cited and released for having illegal paraphernalia and a controlled substance. This happened near the 2400 Block of Mission St, Santa Cruz, at 7 p.m. on April 9. (source)
   
• A transient did not update their registration every 30 days, and a warrant is being sought for their arrest. This felony registration failure happened near the 100 Block of Center St, Santa Cruz, at 12 p.m. on April 7. (source)
   
• A transient did not update their registration, and a warrant is being sought for their arrest. This happened near the 100 Block of Center St, Santa Cruz, at 12 p.m. on April 7. (source)
   
• A battery occurred after a traffic incident near W Cliff Dr & Municipal Wharf in Santa Cruz. It happened at 1 p.m. on April 6. (source)
   
• A person required to register annually did not do so, and a warrant is being sought for their arrest. This happened near the 100 Block of Center St in Santa Cruz at 12 p.m. on April 3. (source)
   
• A person required to register annually did not do so, and authorities are seeking a warrant for their arrest. This incident occurred near the 100 Block of Center St in Santa Cruz at 12 p.m. on April 3. (source)
   
• A transient individual did not complete their annual registration update, and a warrant is being sought for their arrest. This happened near the 100 Block of Center St, Santa Cruz, at 12 p.m. on April 2. (source)
   
• A sex offender did not update their annual registration, and a warrant is being sought for their arrest. This happened near the 100 Block of Center St, Santa Cruz, at 12 p.m. on April 2. (source)
   
• A verbal confrontation involving offensive language in public was reported as a misdemeanor. This happened near Natural Bridges Dr and Delaware Av in Santa Cruz at 12 p.m. on March 31. (source)
   
• A report was filed online for a misdemeanor involving an annoying phone call. This happened near the 300 Block of Highland Avenue in Santa Cruz at 12 a.m. on March 25. (source)
   

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Things to do in Westside / Downtown

Add an event to our calendar

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Restaurant inspections

County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.

• Surf City Grill at 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on Apr. 10 with no critical issues.
   
• S. Cruz Beach Boardwalk-tater Twists at 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on Apr. 10 with no critical issues.
   
• Roasted Corn at 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on Apr. 10 with no critical issues.
   
• Pretzel Factory at 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on Apr. 10 with no critical issues.
   
• Janus Of Santa Cruz at 200 7th Ave Ste 150, Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on Apr. 10 with no critical issues.
   

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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

• Long-term projects: Highway 1 will have overnight ramp and lane closures between Soquel Dr. and 41st Avenue from April 13 to today for final striping. This is part of a project to add auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements.
   

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.