Good morning! It’s March 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cooler with a shower in Westside / Downtown
Today will be mostly cloudy and cooler with a shower. There is a 56% chance of rain. The high will be 61 with a low of 53. Allergy sufferers beware: there are very high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m.
Top news from nearby
A group of residents has filed a lawsuit against Santa Cruz County over a proposed development at 841 Capitola Rd., while local architecture firm Workbench is going to court over another of its projects, at 3500 Paul Sweet Rd.
Santa Cruz County facing lawsuits over two contentious housing developments in Live Oak
By Tania Ortiz
Mar 31, 2026
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Westside / Downtown
After School Kids Classes
At Santa Cruz Maker Studios, we offer engaging, hands-on classes where kids can explore woodworking, sewing, beading, 3D modeling, and more! Our sessi…
At Santa Cruz Maker Studios on March 31
Repeats 43 more times until May 29
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden
This time of year, the Arboretum hosts both Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds, the two most common species in Northern California. “The density of hummi…
At UCSC Arboretum on March 31
Ripatti Rose Band
Ripatti & Rose – Live at Jack O’neill Lounge
At Jack O’Neil Restaurant and Lounge on March 31
Repeats once more on May 5
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and child abuse that could have caused serious injury or death. The incident happened near the 400 block of Beach Street, Santa Cruz at 9 p.m. on March 28. (source)
- A woman was arrested for having outstanding felony warrants, including a bench warrant for failing to appear on a felony charge and another felony warrant from outside the area. The incident happened near the 600 block of Front Street, Santa Cruz, at 1 p.m. on March 27. (source)
- A battery incident was reported. It happened near the 100 block of Madrone Street, Santa Cruz, at 11 p.m. on March 28. (source)
- A man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a suspended license, and his vehicle was towed because of the arrest. The incident happened near the 1000 block of River Street, Santa Cruz, at midnight on March 28. (source)
- A man was arrested for having an outstanding warrant and for possessing a controlled substance. The incident happened near the 200 block of Fern Street, Santa Cruz, at 4 p.m. on March 28. (source)
- A woman was given a citation for having illegal drug items and controlled substances. The incident happened near Josephine Street and the San Lorenzo River levee, Santa Cruz, at 9 a.m. on March 28. (source)
- A person was found with illegal drugs. This happened near the 100 block of Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, at 3 p.m. on March 27. (source)
- A person was given a citation and released for having warrants related to trespassing and damaging trees. The incident happened near the 900 block of Center Street, Santa Cruz at 5 a.m. on March 29. (source)
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