Good morning! It’s June 23 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in Westside / Downtown
Today will be areas of low clouds, then sun and delightful. The high will be 70 with a low of 55.
Looking ahead: Cool tomorrow
Westside / Downtown news
Santa Cruz County may cut $170,000 from the Arts Council and reduce Museum of Art & History funding to close a parks budget gap. Coral Street faces public health risks from insufficient public bathrooms and showers, the Lookout Editorial Board writes. Inside the overhaul of the historic Davenport Roadhouse.
County contract with Arts Council on chopping block amid tough budget year; MAH funding cuts also proposed
By Tania Ortiz and Caly Luna Plowman
Jun 23, 2026
OPINION: A Lookout View: Coral Street toilet shortage a stark contrast to local pandemic response – why doesn’t public health matter more?
By Lookout Editorial Board
Jun 23, 2026
How new owners revived the Davenport Roadhouse and turned it into a North Coast destination
By Lily Belli
Jun 23, 2026
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Things to do in Westside / Downtown
Unauthorized Rolling Stones
Celebrating 25 years of chaos and chemistry Rudy Colombini & The Unauthorized Rolling Stones turn every room electric — detonating a full-contact rock…
At Santa Cruz Wharf on June 23
Wahine Beginning Class: Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance
At The 418 Project on June 23
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Community crime report
- An arrest was made for assault with a deadly weapon (not a firearm) and felony probation violation. The incident happened near the 200 block of Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 1 p.m. on June 21. (source)
- A hidden recording device was found in a convenience store bathroom. The incident happened near the 300 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 2 p.m. on June 19. (source)
- A burglary was reported near the 600 block of Riverside Avenue in Santa Cruz. The incident happened around 3 p.m. on June 19. (source)
- A car was stolen without the owner’s permission. The incident happened near the 700 block of Front Street, Santa Cruz, at midnight on June 19. (source)
- A grand theft from a person was reported near the 300 Block of Evergreen Street, Santa Cruz, at 9 p.m. on June 18. (source)
- A battery against a spouse or ex-spouse (misdemeanor) was reported near the 100 block of Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, at 8 p.m. on June 18. (source)
- A battery incident (a physical altercation) happened near the 600 block of Front Street, Santa Cruz, at 8 p.m. on June 17. (source)
- A court protection order was violated near the 1100 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 10 a.m. on June 20. (source)
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