Good morning! It’s Oct. 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Warmer with plenty of sun in Westside / Downtown
Today will be warmer with plenty of sun. The high will be 89 with a low of 58.
Westside / Downtown news
The state has denied the expansion of no-take marine protected areas off Santa Cruz County. The Lookout Editorial Board endorses Ryan Coonerty for Santa Cruz mayor.
California Fish and Game Commission denies petitions to expand and create new no-take marine protected areas off Santa Cruz County
By Lookout Santa Cruz staff
Oct 14, 2026
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Community crime report
- A man was arrested for felony domestic battery, false imprisonment, and drug possession. The incident happened near the 200 block of Second Street, Santa Cruz, at 6 p.m. on Oct. 12. (source)
- A woman was arrested for felony domestic battery near the 300 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz at 8 a.m. on Oct. 13. (source)
- A man was arrested for making threats and violating his probation near the 1000 block of Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 11 p.m. on Oct. 12. (source)
- A woman was arrested for having drugs with the intent to sell and for carrying a hidden knife. This happened near the 500 block of Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 1 a.m. on Oct. 12. (source)
- A case of fraud involving the use of someone else’s identity to get credit was reported near the 600 block of Laurel Street, Santa Cruz. The incident happened at 8 a.m. on Oct. 13. (source)
- A burglary and vandalism happened near the 400 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, around 1 p.m. on Oct. 12. (source)
- A battery incident was reported near the 2300 block of Mission Street, Santa Cruz. It happened at 11 a.m. on Oct. 12. (source)
- A man was arrested for having illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, and violating his probation. The incident happened near the 500 block of Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 1 a.m. on Oct. 12. (source)
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