Good morning! It’s May 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Variably cloudy with a shower in Westside / Downtown
Today will be more clouds than sun; cool with a shower in spots. There is a 55% chance of rain. The high will be 64 with a low of 52. Cloudy now, changing to showers at noon.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Westside / Downtown news
Teachers unions at Pacific Collegiate and Pajaro Valley Unified remain at an impasse over pay and benefits. The Santa Cruz Longboard Union Club Invitational returns May 23–24 with nearly 200 surfers, vendors and food.
Two Santa Cruz County teachers unions at impasse with their districts over contract negotiations
By Hillary Ojeda
May 5, 2026
Longest-running longboard surf contest in the U.S. returns to Steamer Lane
By Ashley Palma-Jimenez
May 5, 2026
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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
Comedy Night at Santa Cruz Mtn Brewing
THIS IS IT: the long-awaited and triumphant return of our prodigal son and former @scmbrew show runner – the one & only Brian Snyder!!! [insert DJ fog…
At Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing on May 5
New local businesses
- A new business named APPARENT READING BACKFLOW TESTING was registered at 417 Cliff St. #8, Santa Cruz, on April 28. The business was registered by Hector Uribe Jr. as an individual business.
- A new business named TRAMP STAMP INK was registered at 128 Pearl Alley, Santa Cruz, on April 30. The business was registered by Robert Klem as an individual business.
- A new business named DJ Shazam was registered at 101 Cooper St., Santa Cruz, on May 1. The business was registered by Aym Entertain LLC as a limited liability company.
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for several serious sexual offenses and child abuse involving a child under 10 years old. The incident happened near the 1400 block of La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, at 6 p.m. on April 30. (source)
- A person was arrested for several serious charges, including causing injury to a partner, obstructing a public officer, kidnapping, holding someone against their will with violence, and violating a protective order. The incident happened near the 300 block of Ocean Street in Santa Cruz at 2 p.m. on April 30. (source)
- Police responded to an incident involving multiple charges, including child abuse and possession of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia. The incident happened near the 1500 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 4 p.m. on April 30. (source)
- A robbery and domestic violence incident happened near the 1000 block of Coral Street, Santa Cruz, at 3 p.m. on April 29. (source)
- A person was arrested for several offenses, including violating probation, breaking a domestic violence order, obstructing and resisting police, and assaulting a police officer. The incident happened near the 200 block of 2nd Street in Santa Cruz at 11 a.m. on April 29. (source)
- A person was injured during a domestic dispute, and property was damaged. The incident happened near the 1200 block of Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, at 4 p.m. on April 29. (source)
- A sexual battery incident for sexual arousal happened near 259 Water Street, Santa Cruz, at 10 a.m. on April 29. (source)
- A person was arrested for violating a court order meant to prevent domestic violence and for harassing someone by phone. The incident happened near 259 Water Street in Santa Cruz, at 4 p.m. on April 29. (source)
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