Good morning! It’s March 4 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Breezy this afternoon in Westside / Downtown
Today will be clouds giving way to sun; breezy this afternoon. There is a 3% chance of rain. The high will be 66 with a low of 45. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 11 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Westside / Downtown news
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ food inspections
Read on to see the details about each item…
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.
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Santa Cruz reports both those who have passed the inspections and those that the county deems to have a “major” issue. The county’s full ongoing report can be accessed here.
- Palmetto Superfoods at 1335 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on February 27 with no critical issues.
- It’sugar, Llc at 110 Cooper St. Ste C, Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on February 27 with no critical issues.
- Afc Sushi @ Safeway #2607 at 2203 Mission St., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on March 2 with no critical issues.
- Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta Bar at 1100 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on March 2 with no critical issues.
- The Bagelry at 320 Cedar St. Ste A, Santa Cruz, passed a county health inspection on March 2 with no critical issues.
Community crime report
- A person was injured by their spouse or someone they live with during an assault that could have caused serious harm. The incident happened near Center St., Santa Cruz at 10 a.m. on February 28. (source)
- An assault with a deadly weapon (not a firearm) and trespassing happened near the 500 Block of Front St., Santa Cruz at 11 a.m. on February 28. (source)
- A person was arrested for holding someone against their will and for resisting a police officer. The incident happened near Laurel St. and East Pacific Ave. in Santa Cruz at 2 p.m. on March 1. (source)
- A grand theft involving money, labor, or property was reported near the 600 Block of Ocean St., Santa Cruz. The incident happened at 8 a.m. on March 1. (source)
- A burglary was reported with no information about the suspect. The incident happened near the 1500 Block of Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, at 5 p.m. on February 28. (source)
- A vehicle was broken into and damaged, with losses and damage totaling $400 or more, which is considered a felony. The incident happened near the 100 Block of Knight St., Santa Cruz. It occurred at 1 a.m. on March 1. (source)
- A stolen vehicle was reported and later found. The incident happened near the 600 Block of Front St., Santa Cruz at 1 p.m. on February 28. (source)
- A person was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct due to alcohol. The incident happened near the 700 Block of Front St., Santa Cruz at 7 p.m. on February 28. (source)
- A man was cited and released for having methamphetamine, which is a misdemeanor. The incident happened near the 1100 Block of Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz at 11 p.m. on March 1. (source)
- A person was cited and released for having illegal drugs (a misdemeanor). The incident happened near the 100 Block of Pioneer St., Santa Cruz, at 1 p.m. on February 28. (source)
- A person was arrested for being under the influence of drugs in public. The incident happened near the 100 Block of Coulson Ave., Santa Cruz at 2 p.m. on March 2. (source)
- A person was given a citation for having illegal drug paraphernalia. The incident happened near the 700 Block of River St., Santa Cruz at 10 a.m. on March 2. (source)
- A person was detained for loitering and disorderly conduct on private property. The incident happened near the 800 Block of Riverside Ave., Santa Cruz, at 6 p.m. on February 28. (source)
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