Good morning! It’s Aug. 26 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Warm in Westside / Downtown
Today will see some low clouds early, then mostly sunny and very warm; watch for large waves and rough surf. The high will be 87, with a low of 60. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11).
Westside / Downtown news
Santa Cruz fenced Coral Street sidewalks near Housing Matters, citing the wrong law. Homeless advocates question the legality, calling it discriminatory against unhoused people already facing frequent sweeps there.
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ events
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Things to do in Westside / Downtown
Comedy Night at SCMB
Killer stand-up, delicious beer and good vibes – every other Wednesday on the Westside …
At Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing on Aug. 26
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for trying to bring illegal drugs into jail and for not following sex offender registration rules, even though they had a previous conviction. The incident happened near the 100 block of Center Street, Santa Cruz, at 7 p.m. on Aug. 23. (source)
- A person was arrested for entering a home without permission, having illegal drugs, and having drug-related items. The incident happened near the 100 block of Barson Street, Santa Cruz, at 9 a.m. on Aug. 23. (source)
- A person was arrested for shoplifting and having outstanding warrants, including a bench warrant for failing to appear on a felony charge, petty theft, trespassing, and other felony and misdemeanor warrants. The incident happened near the 200 block of Union Street, Santa Cruz, at 2 p.m. on Aug. 24. (source)
- A person was arrested for outstanding felony warrants related to failing to appear in court. The incident happened near the 100 block of River Street, Santa Cruz, at 8 a.m. on Aug. 24. (source)
- A person was arrested for disorderly conduct while intoxicated, having drug paraphernalia, and possessing illegal drugs. The incident happened near the 100 block of Water Street, Santa Cruz, at 10 a.m. on Aug. 24. (source)
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