Good morning! It’s Sept. 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny to partly cloudy in Westside / Downtown
Today will be sunny to partly cloudy. The high will be 84 with a low of 62. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is high (7/11). Allergy sufferers beware: There are high amounts of ragweed in the air.
Top news from nearby
The Pajaro Valley school board race highlights debate over whether candidates’ criminal records, like Curt Wilcox’s felony assault conviction, should impact eligibility, though state law currently permits such individuals to run for office.
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ events
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Things to do in Westside / Downtown
Afrobeats Nite Santa Cruz
Join us for a night of dancing, joy, and community organized by Afrobeats Nite Santa Cruz. In addition to music, there will be vendors, food trucks …
At UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences on Sept. 8
Wahine Beginning Class: Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance
At The 418 Project on Sept. 8
Repeats 31 more times until April 13
Susan Shillinglaw, Steinbeck’s Landscapes
Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes Susan Shillinglaw for a reading and signing of her new book, Steinbeck’s Landscapes” …
At Bookshop Santa Cruz on Sept. 8
Community crime report
- A report was filed about someone resisting a police officer, trying to take an officer’s gun, and shoplifting. The incident happened near the 1000 block of Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, at noon on Sept. 5. (source)
- A felony domestic battery incident was reported near the 100 block of Chrystal Terrace in Santa Cruz. It happened at 5 p.m. on Sept. 5. (source)
- A case of domestic violence involving battery against a spouse, ex-spouse, or someone in a dating relationship was reported. The incident happened near the 200 block of Sunset Ave., Santa Cruz. It occurred at 6 p.m. on Sept. 5. The case has been forwarded to the district attorney’s office. (source)
- A domestic battery involving people in a relationship was reported near the 100 block of Clay St., Santa Cruz, at 4 a.m. on Sept. 6. (source)
- A person used someone else’s credit card and identity to steal items. This included felony identity theft, petty theft, and using stolen credit card information. The incident happened near the 600 block of Front St., Santa Cruz, at 5 a.m. on Sept. 4. (source)
- A report was filed for vandalism and battery after property was damaged and someone was physically attacked. The incident happened near Maple St. and Center St. in Santa Cruz at 2 a.m. on Sept. 5. (source)
- A car was stolen with no information about the suspect. The incident happened near the 100 block of Market St., Santa Cruz, at 8 p.m. on Sept. 4. (source)
- A person was arrested for having illegal drugs and has two or more previous convictions for similar offenses. The incident happened near the 100 block of Lee St., Santa Cruz, at 8 a.m. on Sept. 6. (source)
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