Good morning! It’s July 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and warmer in Westside / Downtown
Today will see areas of low clouds, then some sun and warmer. The high will be 82 with a low of 64. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (10/11).
Top news from nearby
Watsonville-based Driscoll’s faces lawsuits over alleged pesticide and “forever chemical” cover-ups, denies wrongdoing, and sues a startup for spreading false claims, maintaining its commitment to food safety.
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By Jessica M. Pasko
Jul 21, 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
“The Madman” – An Instrumental Hip-Hop Event
“The Madman” is a cinematic experience with a boom-bap hip-hop soundtrack by local beatmaker Ghost Hour. Come out and support Santa Cruz hip-hop!
At Shanty Shack Brewing on July 21
InterAct Open Mic with Featured Poet Kaily Dorfman
Are you ready to get your poetry on? Join us on July 21 at Satori Arts for InterAct, a FREE open mic night, from 7 to 9 p.m., featuring poet Kaily Dorfman …
At Satori Arts on July 21
New local businesses
- A new business named THE INTERCONNECT PRESS was registered at 849 Almar Ave., Suite C-191, Santa Cruz, on July 15. The business was registered by Claudia Michele Lamoreaux as an individual business.
- A new business named SIENA STUDIOS-CREATIVE DESIGN was registered at 523 Centennial St., Santa Cruz, on July 16. The business was registered by Siena E. Royer as an individual business.
Community crime report
- A serious assault happened near the 1000 block of Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz at 1 a.m. on July 17. The incident involved a battery that caused significant injuries. (source)
- A man was arrested for robbery near the 200 block of Union Street, Santa Cruz, at noon on July 18. (source)
- A robbery involving pepper spray happened near the 1300 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, on July 18 at 4 a.m. (source)
- Two men were arrested for assault, battery, being drunk in public, and refusing to leave private property. The incident happened near the 200 block of Second Street, Santa Cruz. It took place at 8 p.m. on July 18. (source)
- A domestic battery incident involving a spouse or ex-spouse was reported near the 800 block of Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz. It happened at 5 p.m. on July 17. (source)
- A case of battery against a spouse or dating partner was reported. It happened near the 200 block of West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, at 3 p.m. on July 17. Police took a witness statement and found a suspect. (source)
- A person was arrested for having a parole warrant and several drug-related offenses, including having drug paraphernalia, possessing a controlled substance, loitering on private property, and being under the influence of drugs. The incident happened near Main Street and 2nd Street, Santa Cruz at 10 a.m. on July 18. (source)
- A man was arrested for trespassing, having illegal drug paraphernalia, and violating his parole. The incident happened near the 700 block of Front Street, Santa Cruz, at 11 p.m. on July 18. (source)
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