Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, Mar. 25

Good morning! It’s Mar. 25 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny and not as warm in Westside / Downtown

Today will be mostly sunny and not as warm but pleasant; watch for increased swells leading to dangerous beach conditions. The high will be 72 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of mold in the air. Sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 10 am.

Looking ahead: Expect showers tomorrow night

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Westside / Downtown news

Santa Cruz County debates cannabis lounges amid public safety concerns over intoxication tests. Rent ordinance vote delayed due to settlement talks with St. George Residences’ owners. Increased housing could boost local school funding via higher property tax revenue.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ new businesses

Read on to see the details about each item…

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New local businesses

• A new business named NEWLOGOS was registered at 722 Seaside St, Santa Cruz CA 95060 on Mar. 17. The business was registered by Janet Logothetti, LLC as a Limited Liability Company.
   
• A new business named S B CONSTRUCTION was registered at 305 Beach Street, Apt. 3, Santa Cruz CA 95060 on Mar. 18. The business was registered by Steven Michael Barron Sr. as an individual business.
   

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Community crime report

• A man was arrested for having outstanding warrants related to trespassing and refusing to leave a property, as well as for petty theft. This happened at 4 p.m. on March 24 near the 100 Block of Encinal St in Santa Cruz. (source)
   
• A man was arrested for being drunk and unable to take care of himself. This incident of disorderly conduct, classified as a misdemeanor, happened at 10 a.m. on March 24 near the 100 Block of River St in Santa Cruz. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for assaulting someone with a deadly weapon, though not a firearm, and for disorderly conduct while under the influence of drugs. This incident, involving both felony and misdemeanor charges, occurred at 9 a.m. on March 24 near the 100 block of River St in Santa Cruz. (source)
   
• A woman was arrested for trespassing and disrupting business operations. This happened at 6 a.m. on March 24 near the 100 Block of Ocean St in Santa Cruz. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for having a warrant and possessing illegal items. This happened at 12 a.m. on March 24 near the 100 Block of S River St in Santa Cruz. The arrest was due to a bench warrant for not appearing in court on a felony charge, along with possession of unlawful paraphernalia, which are both felony and misdemeanor offenses. (source)
   
• A woman was cited and released for having a controlled substance, which is a misdemeanor. This happened at 11 p.m. on March 23 near the 800 block of River St in Santa Cruz. (source)
   
• A man broke a computer screen, causing significant damage. This act of vandalism, valued at $400 or more, is considered a felony. It happened at 6 p.m. on March 23 near the 600 block of Riverside Avenue in Santa Cruz. (source)
   
• A man was cited and released for staying somewhere without the owner’s permission. This incident, considered a misdemeanor for disorderly conduct, happened at 11 a.m. on March 23 near the 900 block of Ocean St in Santa Cruz. (source)
   
• An unknown man used utility services and entered a home without permission. This incident, classified as a misdemeanor, occurred at 1 p.m. on March 20 the 800 Block of Swift St in Santa Cruz. (source)
   
• A report was filed online for a vandalism incident involving damage under $400, classified as a misdemeanor. This occurred at 12 a.m. on March 19 near the 500 block of Cedar St in Santa Cruz. (source)
   
• A roommate attacked another person using a curtain rod, which is considered assault with a deadly weapon, though not a firearm. This incident, classified as a misdemeanor, occurred at 3 a.m. on March 18 near the 100 Block of Coral St in Santa Cruz. (source)
   
• A burglary was reported online as a felony incident that happened at 12 a.m. on March 18 near the 1100 block of Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz. (source)
   
• A report was filed online for a vandalism incident involving damage under $400, classified as a misdemeanor. This occurred at 12 a.m. on March 18 near the 200 block of Myrtle St in Santa Cruz. (source)
   
• A report was filed online for a vandalism incident involving damage under $400, classified as a misdemeanor. This occurred at 12 a.m. on March 18 near the 500 block of 2nd St in Santa Cruz. (source)
   
• A man vandalized a car by damaging its windshield, causing over $400 in damage. This incident, classified as a misdemeanor, happened at 4 p.m. on March 17 near the 700 block of Front Street in Santa Cruz. (source)
   

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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

• A traffic collision happened on Highway 1 North at Riverside in Watsonville/Pajaro. No injuries were reported. One vehicle couldn’t be driven, and the person involved planned to call their own tow service. Another vehicle involved was a white BMW. The last update was at 6:59 a.m. today.
   
• A traffic collision involving multiple vehicles, including a red Chevrolet Silverado, occurred today on the State Route 129 off-ramp at the intersection with Highway 1 North in Watsonville/Pajaro. No injuries were reported.
   
• A lane on South Highway 1 at Soquel Drive is closed for landscape work. The closure will last until 11:59 p.m. on March 31.
   

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.