Good morning! It’s January 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
A morning shower in spots in Westside / Downtown
Today will be a morning shower in spots; otherwise, a blend of sun and clouds. There is a 40% chance of rain. The high will be 62 with a low of 45. Mostly cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.
Westside / Downtown news
Pescavore founder Clarice Owens remains in Santa Cruz County jail until her March trial for felony stalking and restraining-order violations, due to judge’s concerns she might contact protected parties if released.
Judge orders Pescavore founder Clarice Owens held in jail until March stalking trial
By Lily Belli
Jan 22, 2026
Sheriff’s deputies arrest juvenile in connection with gun found at Aptos High
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Jan 22, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Westside / Downtown
Moe’s Alley Presents: Soul Brass Band
Moes Alley presents New Orleans own Soul Brass Band! Thursday, January 22, 2026Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm$20 in advance / $25 day of the show21+*All sales…
At Moe’s Alley on January 22
Awkward Pet Portrait Fundraiser for the Santa Cruz Animal Shelter
Our second annual, joyfully awkward fundraiser, turning beloved pets into unforgettable art while supporting shelter animals. Choose your portrait st…
At on January 23
Repeats 8 more times until January 31
Big Basin: Redwood Grove Guided Walk
Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This …
At Big Basin Redwoods State Park on January 24
Repeats 3 more times until February 1
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Redwood Tour
Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to ta…
At Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park on January 24
Repeats once more on January 31
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one lane closed for emergency work. Traffic is being controlled in one direction at a time. This is expected to last until April 1.
- The southbound Highway 1 State Park Avenue off-ramp in Santa Cruz County (Eastside / Live Oak) will be fully closed for soundwall construction starting Monday, January 26 at 9:00 p.m. The closure will last until February 10.
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.
- Starbucks Coffee #53811 at 1901 Mission St., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on January 20 with no critical issues.
Community crime report
- A person was seriously hurt in an assault near the 100 Block of Leonard St., Santa Cruz. The incident happened at midnight on January 15. (source)
- Assault with a deadly weapon (not a firearm), possession of metal knuckles, and battery on protected property happened near the 400 Block of Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, at noon on January 13. (source)
- A man was arrested for prowling, petty theft from a vehicle, and loitering on private property. The incident happened near the 100 Block of Vernon St., Santa Cruz, at 8 a.m. on January 15. (source)
- A vehicle was broken into and a burglary was reported near the 800 Block of Western Dr, Santa Cruz. The incident happened at 1 p.m. on January 14. (source)
- A person was cited and released for having illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, and stolen property. The incident happened near the 700 Block of Fair Ave., Santa Cruz at 8 a.m. on January 14. (source)
- A stolen e-bike was reported. The incident happened near the 100 Block of Du Bois St., Santa Cruz, at 11 a.m. on January 19. (source)
- A hit and run that caused property damage was reported. The incident happened near the 100 Block of Palo Verde Terrace, Santa Cruz, at midnight on January 19. (source)
- A hit and run that caused property damage was reported. The incident happened near the Block of Soquel Ave. and Front St. or in the Foster Freeze parking lot, Santa Cruz. It occurred at midnight on January 17. (source)
- A hit and run that caused property damage was reported. The incident happened near the Block of the parking lot at Galleria Santa Cruz (740 Front St.), Santa Cruz. It occurred at midnight on January 5. (source)
- A kiosk was vandalized with graffiti. The incident happened near the 1100 Block of Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, at 10 p.m. on January 20. (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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