Good morning! It’s Sept. 15 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds yielding to sun in Westside / Downtown
Today will see clouds yielding to sun. The high will be 72 with a low of 57. Allergy sufferers beware: There are high amounts of ragweed in the air.
Westside / Downtown news
Santa Cruz bartenders reinvent martinis with olive oil and tomato brine. A new guide features six unique local martinis, each paired with a dish, highlighting the county’s cocktail innovation.
The martini is having a moment. Here’s where to drink one in Santa Cruz County
By Lily Belli
Sep 15, 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
Optimizing Vitality Through Perimenopause and Menopause
Perimenopause and menopause come with a lot of questions; here’s a chance to get real answers. Naturopathic doctor Tonya Fleck is hosting a dinner talk …
At Laili Restaurant on Sept. 15
Sowing Sovereignty: Growing Seeds and Cultivating Resilience
Join us on the UCSC farm for a focused conversation on organic seeds — from seed economics and profitability to hands-on care and stewardship practice …
At UCSC Hay Barn on Sept. 15
New local businesses
- A new business named ROCKIN’ ROLLS – CINNAMON ROLLS was registered at 1130 Pacific Ave., K1, Santa Cruz, on Sept. 8. The business was registered by Rockin’ Rolls – Cinnamon Rolls LLC as a limited liability company.
- A new business named CLAD, FITCHECK, FITDROP, GALA, LOOM, TWISTS, VENU was registered at 856 Nobel Dr., Santa Cruz, on Sept. 9. The business was registered by Daniel Michael Gaughan as an individual business.
- A new business named AGLAEA, TEXTURA, TRIODA, TRIVIA, TUISTS, WAY RIGHT was registered at 856 Nobel Dr., Santa Cruz, on Sept. 9. The business was registered by Natalie G. Gaughan as an individual business.
- A new business named SMITTYS RESTORATION AND COLLISION was registered at 1218 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz, on Sept. 10. The business was registered by Philip Patrick Smith as an individual business.
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for assaulting someone with a deadly weapon that was not a gun. The incident happened near the 200 block of Evergreen Street, Santa Cruz, at noon on Sept. 10. (source)
- A felony incident involving threats to commit a crime with the intent to terrorize was reported near the 2200 block of Mission Street, Santa Cruz. The incident happened at 9 p.m. on Sept. 10. (source)
- A grand theft incident involving money, labor, or property was reported as a felony near the 1800 block of King Street, Santa Cruz. The incident happened at 10 p.m. on Sept. 11. (source)
- Police responded to a situation involving resisting an officer, disorderly conduct related to alcohol, and gang activity. The incident happened near the 900 block of Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, at midnight on Sept. 11. (source)
- A person was arrested for trespassing after unlawfully entering an occupied home without permission. The incident happened near the 200 block of Continental Street, Santa Cruz, at 6 p.m. on Sept. 12. (source)
- A battery incident was reported, where someone physically struck or touched another person in a harmful or offensive way. This happened near the 100 block of Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 7 p.m. on Sept. 12. (source)
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