Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, May 21

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Good morning! It’s May 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny in Westside / Downtown

Today will be mostly sunny. The high will be 69 with a low of 49. Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m.

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Westside / Downtown news

Santa Cruz’s population fell 1.3% since 2024 due in part to high housing costs and low wages. The Lookout Editorial Board endorses Renee Golder for City Council District 6. Rail advocates rallied in Live Oak to preserve local tracks.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Things to do on the Westside / in downtown Santa Cruz

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Community crime report

• An assault with a deadly weapon (not a firearm) was reported. The incident happened near the 100 block of Coral Street, Santa Cruz. It occurred at 4 p.m. on May 16. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for a serious burglary involving transport and property. The incident happened near the 1200 block of Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 9 a.m. on May 20. (source)
   
• Police filed an additional report after getting video evidence of someone hurting their partner. This happened near the 300 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 9 p.m. on May 16. (source)
   
• A person was reported for hitting a police officer and acting disorderly because of alcohol. The incident happened near the 400 block of Beach Street, Santa Cruz, at 8 p.m. on May 16. (source)
   
• A man was arrested for having an outstanding felony warrant, possessing methamphetamine, and giving false identification to police. The incident happened near Pacific Avenue and Cathcart Street in Santa Cruz at 11 p.m. on May 19. (source)
   
• A man was arrested for having illegal drugs and for an outstanding felony warrant, with two or more previous convictions for drug possession. The incident happened near the 200 block of Coulson Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 8 a.m. on May 20. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and not following a police officer’s orders. The incident happened near Ocean Street and Broadway, Santa Cruz, at 9 p.m. on May 19. (source)
   

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