Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, June 24

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Good morning! It’s June 24 — 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 68 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.

Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday

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Westside / Downtown news

Santa Cruz and Watsonville are tripling fines for illegal fireworks during Independence Day. The community mourns former mayor Mike Rotkin, with fundraising for memorials and City Hall lowering flags in his honor.

Tuesday morning traffic: Highway 17 collision, Hwy 1 closures until Aug 29

By Lookout Santa Cruz

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ new businesses   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Things to do in Westside / Downtown

Add an event to our calendar

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New local businesses

• A new business named THE CENTER FOR EMBODIMENT MEDICINE was registered at 303 Potrero St. – 29-307, Santa Cruz CA 95060 on June 16. The business was registered by Psychological Services Inc. The Center For Embodiment Medicine as a corporation.
   

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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

• The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for road excavation. This closure will continue until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
   

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Community crime report

• A hit and run incident occurred when an unknown driver hit two parked cars and left the scene. This happened near the 600 block of Beach St. in Santa Cruz at 7 p.m. on June 22. (source)
   
• A man was arrested for selling drugs, trespassing on railroad property, having drug-related items, and violating probation. This happened near the 100 block of Coral St., Santa Cruz at noon on June 22. (source)
   
• A burglary occurred when someone broke into a hotel room and stole items. This happened near the 100 block of Beach St. in Santa Cruz at 1 a.m. on June 22. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for public intoxication and taken to the sobering center. This happened due to disorderly conduct from alcohol near the 1200 block of Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz at midnight on June 22. (source)
   
• A man was arrested for obstructing or resisting a public officer and disorderly conduct due to alcohol. This happened near the 100 block of Elm St., Santa Cruz, at midnight on June 22. (source)
   
• A woman was arrested for battery and public intoxication. The incident occurred near Pacific Ave. & Walnut Ave. in Santa Cruz at 11 p.m. on June 21. (source)
   
• A woman was arrested for obstructing or resisting a public officer and battery on a person. This happened near Walnut Ave. & Pacific Ave. in Santa Cruz at 11 p.m. on June 21. (source)
   
• A report was filed about the use of force by a supervisor during an incident involving someone obstructing or resisting a public officer. This happened near the 100 block of Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz at 8 p.m. on June 21. (source)
   
• There was an incident of domestic violence on June 21 at 7 p.m. near the 400 block of Beach St. in Santa Cruz. Supplemental statements were taken. (source)
   
• A man was given a citation and released for a misdemeanor warrant related to elder or dependent adult cruelty. This happened near the 100 block of Elm St. in Santa Cruz at 7 p.m. on June 21. (source)
   
• A person was cited and released for having drug paraphernalia. This happened near Ocean St. & Pryce St. in Santa Cruz at 4 p.m. on June 21. (source)
   
• A man was given a citation and released for having illegal paraphernalia. This happened near River St. and Soquel Ave. in Santa Cruz at 1 p.m. on June 21. (source)
   
• A man was cited and released for a misdemeanor warrant and possession of paraphernalia, as well as possession of a controlled substance and vandalism. This happened near River St. & Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, at 1 p.m. on June 21. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for being drunk in public and behaving disorderly due to drug influence. This happened near Pacific Avenue and North Church Street in Santa Cruz at 1 p.m. on June 21. (source)
   
• Graffiti related to vandalism and gang activity was reported near the 200 block of Leibrandt Ave. in Santa Cruz at 1 p.m. on June 21. (source)
   

Disclosure: Traffic incidents and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.