Good morning! It’s March 25 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and pleasant in Westside / Downtown
Today will be mostly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 75 with a low of 47. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of tree pollen in the air.
Looking ahead: Cooler next week with the opportunity for much-needed rain
Westside / Downtown news
“No Kings” rallies return to Santa Cruz Watsonville; City Council starts Lighthouse Point erosion study; Santa Cruz Roller Derby opens season; new local businesses registered; man charged with attempted murder after downtown stabbing.
‘No Kings’ 3.0 rallies set for Santa Cruz and Watsonville this weekend; organizers expecting larger crowds
By Tania Ortiz
Mar 25, 2026
Santa Cruz takes first step to begin studying Lighthouse Point erosion, potential future projects
By Max Chun
Mar 25, 2026
Santa Cruz Roller Derby offers hits, heart and a home for skaters
By Hillary Ojeda and Kevin Painchaud
Mar 25, 2026
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Things to do in Westside / Downtown
After School Kids Classes
At Santa Cruz Maker Studios, we offer engaging, hands-on classes where kids can explore woodworking, sewing, beading, 3D modeling, and more! Our sessi…
At Santa Cruz Maker Studios on March 25
Repeats 47 more times until May 29
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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