Good morning! It’s June 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Plenty of sunshine in Westside / Downtown
Today will be plenty of sunshine. The high will be 76 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is extreme (11/11).
9 am
55°
Mostly sunny
11 am
64°
1 pm
72°
3 pm
76°
5 pm
75°
7 pm
69°
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Westside / Downtown news
La Bahia Hotel & Spa opens September 1 in Santa Cruz; reservations available. UCSC appeals ruling against enrollment growth. New local businesses offer services from cleaning to photography.
Wait nearly over as luxury La Bahia Hotel & Spa eyes Sept. 1 opening on Santa Cruz beachfront
By Jessica M. Pasko
Jun 18, 2025
This week in Santa Cruz County business: La Bahia now taking reservations, new hotel hires, rentals vs. condos
By Jessica M. Pasko
Jun 18, 2025
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Westside / Downtown
Visiting Summer-Only Student Registration Open
Anyone can take classes at UC Santa Cruz during Summer Session! Visiting students—including those from other colleges, universities, or the community—…
At on June 18
Repeats 13 more times until July 1
Mornings at the Arcade
Mornings at the Arcade June 16 – August 8, 2025 9am-11am Play half-priced arcade games* in the Casino Arcade and Neptune’s Kingdom Arcade. *Not valid …
At Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on June 18
Repeats 51 more times until August 8
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for roadwork. This closure will continue until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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