Good morning! It’s Sept. 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds breaking for sun in Westside / Downtown
Today will see low clouds followed by sunshine. The high will be 73 with a low of 53.
Westside / Downtown news
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Things to do in Westside / Downtown
“Fools, Monsters, and Marvels of the Old World Carnival”: A lecture & book signing with author Al Ridenour
Join us at the MAH for a wonderful presentation from author Al Ridenour! Based on his book, “A Season of Madness” …
At Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History on Sept. 17
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for several serious charges, including hurting a spouse or someone they live with, breaking into a home, assault with a deadly weapon, holding someone against their will, child abuse, and violating a court protection order. The incident happened near the 1000 block of Clay Street, Santa Cruz, at 1 a.m. on Sept. 13. (source)
- A person was arrested for hit and run causing injury or death, assault with a deadly weapon (not a firearm), and having metal knuckles. The incident happened near 259 Water St., Santa Cruz. It took place at 9 p.m. on Sept. 14. (source)
- A person was arrested for multiple charges, including hit-and-run causing injury or death, hit-and-run causing property damage, making a false report to law enforcement, and unsafe lane change. The incident happened near 259 Water St., Santa Cruz. It occurred at 10 p.m. on Sept. 14. (source)
- A man was arrested for making criminal threats, having illegal paraphernalia, being under the influence of drugs in public, giving false ID to police, violating parole, and having an outstanding felony warrant. The incident happened near the 100 block of High Street, Santa Cruz, at 2 a.m. on Sept. 15. (source)
- A person was arrested for robbery and violating parole. The incident happened near the 100 block of River Street, Santa Cruz, at 8 a.m. on Sept. 15. (source)
- A person was arrested for having methamphetamine with the intent to sell it, which is a felony. The incident happened near Cedar Street and Lincoln Street, Santa Cruz, at 11 p.m. on Sept. 14. (source)
- A person was arrested for having a stolen vehicle near the 1000 block of River Street in Santa Cruz at 9 a.m. on Sept. 15. (source)
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