Good morning! It’s April 22 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds and sun with a shower in Westside / Downtown
Today will be a blend of sun and clouds with a shower in spots; cool. There is a 56% chance of rain. The high will be 63 with a low of 46.
Westside / Downtown news
Assemblymember Gail Pellerin’s bill in response to the 2015 murder of Santa Cruz 8-year-old Madyson Middleton passed its first legislative hurdle last week; environmental groups sue Graniterock over Pajaro River pollution; Senderos hosts Oaxacan Guelaguetza festival celebrating Indigenous food, dance, and music. Music in May festival runs May 26-31 with chamber music events in Santa Cruz.
Pellerin-authored bill inspired by murder of Maddy Middleton makes headway in legislature
By Max Chun
Apr 22, 2026
Santa Cruz Oaxacan cultural celebration returns this weekend, highlighting Indigenous dance, music and food
By Tania Ortiz
Apr 22, 2026
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▼︎ police incidents
Read on to see the details about each item…
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for attacking someone with a weapon (not a gun), showing a weapon and resisting police in a way that caused serious injury. Police used a taser during the incident. This happened near River Street and northbound Highway 1, Santa Cruz, at 11 p.m. on April 19. (source)
- An assault with a deadly weapon was reported near the 100 block of Coral Street, Santa Cruz, at 7 p.m. on April 15. (source)
- Two people were arrested for lewd conduct in public, immoral acts in front of a child and trying to solicit a lewd act. The incident happened near the 100 block of Beach Street, Santa Cruz, at 5 p.m. on April 19. (source)
- A person was arrested for attacking a police officer or emergency worker, being under the influence of drugs and violating probation. The incident happened near the 800 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 1 p.m. on April 20. (source)
- A person was arrested on a warrant for battery on a peace officer or emergency worker. The incident happened near the 400 block of River Street, Santa Cruz, at 10 a.m. on April 20. (source)
- A car was reported stolen near the 100 block of Walti Street, Santa Cruz, at 5 p.m. on April 16. (source)
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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