Good morning! It’s July 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Low clouds, then some sun in Westside / Downtown
Today will be cool with low clouds breaking for some sun. The high will be 64 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to partly sunny at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday
Top news from nearby
Pacific Elementary in Davenport grows its student body by over 60% in eight years with unique programs like student-run cooking and gardening, small class sizes, and strong community involvement, attracting families despite declining enrollment trends.
How tiny Pacific Elementary defied the trend of declining enrollment: Student chefs, small classes and parent volunteers
By Hillary Ojeda
Jul 15, 2025
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
Cypress Health Institute 556 Hour Massage Certification
556 Hour Certified Massage Therapist Program
At Cypress Health Institue on July 15
Repeats 135 more times until December 19
New local businesses
- A new business named SATORI was registered at 429 Continental Street, Santa Cruz CA 95060 on July 8. The business was registered by Tara Joann Kemp as an individual business.
- A new business named NATURALIST was registered at 1233 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz CA 95060 on July 10. The business was registered by Berdels LLC as a Limited Liability Company.
- A new business named VERGEBYTE was registered at 112 Jenne St., Santa Cruz CA 95060 on July 11. The business was registered by Veronova L.l.c as an individual business.
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel is facing closures for roadway excavation. The closure will last until 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
Community crime report
- A vehicle was towed, and the driver was arrested due to an outside warrant. This happened near Beach St. & Cliff St. in Santa Cruz at 2 p.m. on July 13. (source)
- A person was arrested for seven warrants, including not appearing in court for a felony charge and obstructing a public officer. This happened near the 400 block of Beach St. in Santa Cruz at 11 a.m. on July 13. (source)
- A man was cited and released for having methamphetamine. This happened near the 700 block of Front St. in Santa Cruz at 6 a.m. on July 13. (source)
- A report was filed for grand theft of money, labor, or property and petty theft with two or more prior offenses. This happened near the 300 block of Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 2 a.m. on July 13. (source)
- A vandalism incident and brandishing of a deadly weapon were reported. This occurred near Cathcart St. & Pacific Ave. in Santa Cruz at 1 a.m. on July 13. (source)
- A woman was arrested for battery and disorderly conduct related to alcohol near the 400 block of Beach St., Santa Cruz, at midnight on July 13. (source)
- A person was arrested on a warrant after an alarm report. This happened near the 800 block of Center St. in Santa Cruz at 10 p.m. on July 12. (source)
- A report of criminal threats was documented. This happened near the 300 block of Spruce St. in Santa Cruz at 6 p.m. on July 12. (source)
- A man was cited and released for having drug paraphernalia. This happened near the 700 block of Front St. in Santa Cruz at 6 p.m. on July 12. (source)
- A person was arrested for loitering on private property and violating parole. This happened near the 1400 block of Mission Street in Santa Cruz at 2 p.m. on June 25. (source)
- There was an incident involving sexual battery, lewd conduct, and battery on a person near 701 OCEAN Street in Santa Cruz County. It happened at 11 a.m. on June 25. (source)
- A person was arrested for violating parole and possessing a controlled substance. This happened near the 100 block in Santa Cruz at 11 a.m. on June 25. (source)
- A person was involved in a threatening crime with the intent to terrorize and was exhibiting a deadly weapon that was not a firearm. This incident occurred near 503 SANTA Cruz, Santa Cruz at 11 a.m. on June 25. (source)
- There was a DUI incident involving alcohol on June 25 at 8 a.m. near SR-1 AT River Street in Santa Cruz County. (source)
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