Good morning! It’s June 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds yielding to sun in Westside / Downtown
Today will see clouds yielding to sun. The high will be 75 with a low of 53.
Westside / Downtown news
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk debuts Vertigo 360, its first major thrill ride in a decade, plus new food options including smash burgers, brisket, beignets and dirty sodas, expanding attractions and dining for visitors.
Upside down and overfed: New thrill ride and treats come to the Boardwalk
By Lily Belli
Jun 14, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Westside / Downtown
FIFA World Cup Screening: Spain vs. Cabo Verde
Spain vs. Cabo Verde – Group H – Atlanta Stadium Cheer on your favorite team at a game watch at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH). We’ll have…
At Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History on June 15
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for multiple charges related to domestic violence, violating probation, battery, and violating a court protection order. The incident happened near 701 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, at 11 a.m. on May 19. (source)
- An assault involving a deadly weapon, along with possession of illegal paraphernalia and a probation violation, occurred near the 1000 block of Highway 9 in Santa Cruz. The incident happened at 11 p.m. on May 20. (source)
- A car and a bicycle were involved in an incident that was reported as an assault with a deadly weapon (not a firearm). This happened near 3rd Street and Front Street, Santa Cruz, at 9 a.m. on June 11. (source)
- A report was filed for someone bothering or harassing a child under 18 years old. This happened near the 400 block of Beach Street, Santa Cruz, at 11 a.m. on June 11. (source)
- A person was arrested for burglary, loitering on private property, obstructing an officer, and vandalism. The incident happened near the 1000 block of Palo Verde Terrace, Santa Cruz, at 10 p.m. on May 18. The person was released. (source)
- A person was arrested for violating parole, which is a felony. The incident happened near Harvey West Boulevard and Dubois Street in Santa Cruz at 3 a.m. on May 21. (source)
- A person was arrested for violating parole. The incident happened near 259 Water St., Santa Cruz County, at noon on May 16. (source)
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and taken to a recovery center. The incident happened near Cottonwood Street and River Street, Santa Cruz. It occurred at 10 p.m. on June 10. The vehicle was also stored by police. (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.
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