Good morning! It’s Aug. 13 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cooler in Westside / Downtown
Today will see low clouds breaking for some sun and cool. The high will be 68 with a low of 58. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11).
Westside / Downtown news
Santa Cruz mayoral candidates oppose a six-story housing project at Seabright and Soquel over local control concerns. The Bagelry marks 49 years as longtime employee Sidney Grant takes over, promising no major changes.
Bagelry turns 49 as its founder retires — and a longtime employee takes over
By Lily Belli
Aug 13, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Westside / Downtown
“The Rocky Horror Show”
2026 is the 50th anniversary of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show hitting theaters,” and Renegade Theater Company is celebrating by staging the live musical …
At Santa Cruz Veterans Hall on Aug. 13
Repeats 4 more times until Aug. 22
Re/View: Alumni Exhibition — UC Santa Cruz
Opening celebration and artist talk on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served …
At Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery on Aug. 13
Repeats 14 more times until Sept. 19
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for battery on a spouse or ex, violating a restraining order meant to prevent domestic violence, and two counts of probation violation. The incident happened near the 3000 block of Jessie Street, Santa Cruz, at 8 p.m. on July 19. (source)
- A person was charged with vandalizing a place of worship, showing a deadly weapon (not a firearm), and making threats to terrorize. The incident happened near 259 Water St., Santa Cruz, at 10 p.m. on July 18. (source)
- A person was arrested for several offenses, including shoplifting with previous convictions, first-degree burglary, violating probation, having drug paraphernalia, possessing burglary tools, illegally having tear gas, and having a controlled substance. The incident happened near Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz at 2 a.m. on July 19. (source)
- A person was arrested for several offenses, including hitting or interfering with police or emergency workers, being drunk and disorderly, and interfering with a driver. The incident happened near 259 Water St., Santa Cruz, at 8 a.m. on July 20. The person was released the same day. (source)
- A report was made about someone fraudulently getting money over $400 and stealing less than $950 from an elder or dependent adult. The incident happened near the 700 block of Bay Street, Santa Cruz, around noon on June 24. (source)
- A felony vandalism, involving damage of $400 or more, was reported near the 400 block of Beach Street, Santa Cruz, at 8 p.m. on July 3. (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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