Good morning! It’s Sept. 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Turning sunny; cool in Westside / Downtown

Today will be cool with clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 70 with a low of 53.


Top news from nearby

The Watsonville City Council will review its contract with Flock Safety this evening after community concerns, prompted by Councilmember Ari Parker following resident feedback.

Watsonville City Council to revisit Flock Safety contract one year after renewal, amid growing community concerns

Watsonville City Council to revisit Flock Safety contract one year after renewal, amid growing community concerns

By Tania Ortiz

Sep 22, 2026

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City of SC

What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ new businesses   ▼︎ events

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Things to do in Westside / Downtown

Back-To-School Y2K Rave
Back-To-School Y2K Rave

Utopian Series and Amerikaz Backyard bring the city’s biggest back-to-school celebration to Santa Cruz for one night only …

At Civic Auditorium on Sept. 22


New local businesses

  • A new business named MODERN BY NATURE was registered at 1609 Escalona Dr., Santa Cruz, on Sept. 14. The business was registered by Nicole Van Vleck as an individual business.
     
  • A new business named WHOLEHEARTED EARLY LEARNING SOLUTIONS was registered at 1020 West Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, on Sept. 18. The business was registered by Diana Stephens as an individual business.
     
  • A new business named TIDE AND TIMBER HANDYMAN SERVICES was registered at 1020 West Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, on Sept. 18. The business was registered by David C. Stephens as an individual business.
     
  • A new business named JAY HOWE MASONRY was registered at 144 Bradley Dr., Santa Cruz, on Sept. 18. The business was registered by Linda Howe as an individual business.

Community crime report

  • A suspect robbed an elderly person and caused them injury. The incident happened near the 100 block of Alamo Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 2 a.m. on Sept. 19. (source)
     
  • An unknown person intentionally set fire to public property. The incident happened near Mission Street and Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 8 p.m. on Sept. 19. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested for having illegal drug paraphernalia, illegally possessing ketamine, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and not appearing in court for a previous paraphernalia charge. The incident happened near the 700 block of Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 11 a.m. on Sept. 19. (source)
     
  • A vehicle was stolen near the 100 block of Golf Club Drive, Santa Cruz. The incident happened at 5 p.m. on Sept. 18. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher. The incident happened near the 800 block of Almar Avenue in Santa Cruz at 9 p.m. on Sept. 18. (source)
     
  • A man was arrested for hitting someone and causing a disturbance while drunk. The incident happened near Water Street and Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 7 p.m. on Sept. 18. (source)
     
  • A person was arrested for having illegal drugs, drug-related items, and taking lost property. The incident happened near the 100 block of Dakota Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 7 a.m. on Sept. 18. (source)
     
  • A report was filed about a petty theft incident involving someone with two or more previous theft convictions, making it a felony. The incident happened near the 800 block of Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, at midnight on Sept. 19. (source)