Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, August 13

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Good morning! It’s August 13 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Low clouds, then some sun in Westside / Downtown

Today will be low clouds breaking for some sun. The high will be 74 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.

Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday

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Westside / Downtown news

Santa Cruz City Council approved the Clocktower Center project, initiated a $1 million Wharf restoration, and introduced new fees for Cruz Hotel development. Darco’s closed after 53 years, while new businesses opened countywide.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region

• South Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel is facing closures for roadway excavation. The closure is expected to end at 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
   

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Community crime report

• An 18-year-old was arrested for public intoxication due to drug influence, which is considered disorderly conduct and a misdemeanor. The incident occurred near the 700 Block of Front St., Santa Cruz, at 3 p.m. on August 11. (source)
   
• A person was cited and released for outstanding warrants related to possession of unlawful paraphernalia. This happened near the 100 Block of St. in Santa Cruz at 4 a.m. on August 11. (source)
   
• A 60-year-old man was arrested for having illegal drugs and drug-related items, with a history of similar offenses, leading to a felony charge. This happened near the 300 Block of Trescony St. in Santa Cruz at 4 p.m. on August 10. (source)
   
• A person was cited for possessing methamphetamine and unlawful paraphernalia, both misdemeanors. This happened near the 100 Block of Dakota Ave., Santa Cruz, at 1 p.m. on August 10. (source)
   
• A juvenile female was arrested for public intoxication due to alcohol consumption, which is considered disorderly conduct and a misdemeanor. This happened near the 600 Block of Button St. in Santa Cruz at 9 p.m. on August 9. (source)
   
• A person on probation was found breaking the rules and was rearrested, leading to a felony charge. This happened near the 400 Block of Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz at 10 a.m. on August 4. (source)
   
• A hit and run incident resulting in property damage was reported. It happened near the 100 Block of Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz. The incident occurred at midnight on July 28. (source)
   
• There was a case of disorderly conduct due to alcohol consumption near the 100 block in Santa Cruz. This happened at 11 p.m. on June 15. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for disorderly conduct under the influence of alcohol near the 100 BLOCK of S River St., Santa Cruz. The incident occurred at 2 p.m. on June 14. (source)
   
• A person was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and possessing narcotics for sale. This happened near Santa Cruz at 5 p.m. on June 13. (source)
   
• There was a fight in a public place involving vandalism under $400, assault with a deadly weapon, threats to commit a crime with intent to terrorize, and exhibiting a deadly weapon that was not a firearm. This incident happened near West Cliff in Santa Cruz at 1 p.m. on June 13. (source)
   
• There was an incident involving elder or dependent adult abuse, public intoxication, shoplifting, battery on police or emergency personnel, battery on a person, and petty theft. This happened near Pacific and Walnut in Santa Cruz at 11 p.m. on June 12. (source)
   
• There was an incident of trespassing and obstructing business operations near the 500 block of River Street in Santa Cruz. It happened at 10 p.m. on June 12. (source)
   
• A person was caught peeking into an occupied building. This happened near 155 CENTER St., Santa Cruz, at 7 p.m. on June 12. (source)
   
• There was a second-degree robbery and conspiracy to commit a crime related to gang activity. This happened near 400 BEACH Street in Santa Cruz at 11 p.m. on June 11. (source)
   
• There was a sexual offense against a child near Palm Ave. and Seaside Street in Santa Cruz County. This happened at noon on June 11. (source)
   
• A robbery and several other crimes, including conspiracy, gang activity, vandalism, and multiple DUI offenses, occurred near the 100 block in Santa Cruz. The incident happened at midnight on June 11. (source)
   
• A person was charged with multiple offenses, including vehicle theft, DUI involving alcohol and drugs, driving with a suspended license, and hit and run causing property damage. This incident occurred near Cedar St. at Lincoln St. in Santa Cruz at 10 p.m. on June 10. (source)
   
• There was an incident involving public intoxication and domestic battery at 6 p.m. on June 10 near the 700 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz. (source)
   
• A DUI incident involving alcohol occurred near 259 WATER St. in Santa Cruz County at 11 a.m. on June 10. (source)
   

Disclosure: Traffic incidents and police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.