Good morning! It’s Aug. 25 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Warmer with partial sunshine in Westside / Downtown
Today will be warmer with partial sunshine; large waves and rough surf could affect the area. The high will be 83 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11).
Top news from nearby
Pajaro River flood officials prepare for heavy rains from a strong El Niño, increasing flood prevention efforts and urging residents to stay alert for updates.
Strong El Niño could bring a wet winter: Pajaro flood officials are taking extra precautions
By Tania Ortiz
Aug 25, 2026
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events
Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Westside / Downtown
Celebrating Veterans with Joseph Jason Santiago LaCour at SatoriArts
Writers of Color hosts a monthly open mic reading at Satori Arts featuring writers of poetry, prose, one-act plays, and on occasion, music. This month …
At Satori Arts on Aug. 25
Wahine Beginning Class: Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance
At The 418 Project on Aug. 25
Repeats 33 more times until April 13
New local businesses
- A new business named THE WILDERWILDS was registered at 313 Cedar St., Unit A, Santa Cruz, on Aug. 17. The business was registered by Rosemary Florence Widmann as an individual business.
- A new business named WILDLY BECOMING COLLECTIVE was registered at 232 Bayona Dr., Santa Cruz, on Aug. 18. The business was registered by Wildly Becoming Collective LLC as a limited liability company.
- A new business named A&M TOWING was registered at 2131 Delaware Ave., Unit 5, Santa Cruz, on Aug. 21. The business was registered by Cgrc Group Inc as a corporation.
Community crime report
- An assault with a deadly weapon (not a firearm) happened near Highway 17 and Ocean Street Extension, Santa Cruz, at 8 p.m. on Aug. 22. Victim and witness statements were taken. (source)
- A man was arrested for attacking someone with a weapon (not a gun), threatening to harm them, and showing a dangerous weapon. The incident happened near the 700 block of West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, at 6 a.m. on Aug. 23. (source)
- A person was arrested for battery against a spouse or ex-spouse/date near Natural Bridges Drive and Delaware Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 11 p.m. on Aug. 20. (source)
- An assault was reported near Almar Avenue and Oxford Way in Santa Cruz at 11 a.m. on Aug. 21. Police have some information about the suspect. (source)
- A battery incident was reported near the 2100 block of Delaware Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 7 a.m. on Aug. 21. (source)
- A vehicle was broken into and damaged, with losses over $400. This happened near the 100 block of Rigg Street, Santa Cruz, around 8 p.m. on Aug. 20. (source)
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