Good morning! It’s May 19 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Warm with plenty of sunshine in Westside / Downtown
Today will be warm with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 82 with a low of 50. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11).
Westside / Downtown news
UC Santa Cruz’s provost restructuring may reduce student mentorship and weaken community, warns Oakes College provost Marcia Ochoa in a Community Voices opinion piece, criticizing the changes for lacking input and potentially increasing university costs.
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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
Affordable Housing Month 2026
During the entire month of May, annually, Housing Santa Cruz County brings together housing partners to host virtual and in-person events to activate …
At Santa Cruz County on May 19
Repeats 4 more times until May 30
Supply Chain Solidarity: Lessons from the Lithium Frontlines
Follows workers and organizers, representing different parts of the transportation supply chain on a journey across Nevada to learn first-hand about t…
At Union Hall on May 19
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 May 19
Repeats 8 more times until May 29
New local businesses
- A new business named PENLOVER was registered at 565 Western Dr., Apt. A, Santa Cruz, on May 11. The business was registered by Leonard Eiger as an individual business.
- A new business named BRONZA BIKINIS was registered at 149 Alta Ave., Santa Cruz, on May 13. The business was registered by Milan Cecilia Golder as an individual business.
- A new business named SC HOT TAPS was registered at 101 Echo St., Santa Cruz, on May 14. The business was registered by SC Hot Taps LLC as a limited liability company.
- A new business named DREAMHOMEREFERRALS was registered at 101 Cooper St., Santa Cruz, on May 14. The business was registered by Cdrhomes, Inc. as a corporation.
Note on today’s report: Some of the incidents listed are not recent. This can happen for a couple of reasons: Delays in agency reporting — sometimes officials don’t file reports right away, or agencies release batches of reports weeks later. Delays in public complaints — people may not notice or decide to contact police until some time after an incident. Please contact the responsible law-enforcement agency or your local elected officials if you have concerns about their delay in releasing information.
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