Good morning! It’s Nov. 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny and pleasant in Westside / Downtown
Today will be pleasant with plenty of sunshine. The high will be 75 with a low of 57.
Westside / Downtown news
Ryan Coonerty holds his lead over Ami Chen Mills in the race for Santa Cruz mayor. October food highlights: bara chirashi sushi, St. Louis pork ribs, spicy fried chicken, roasted duck larb. Santa Cruz’s Unnatural Products acquired for up to $1 billion; Joby Aviation gains additional Air Force funding.
Santa Cruz mayor: Coonerty continues to lead Chen Mills through Tuesday update
By Max Chun
Nov. 10, 2026
Santa Cruz County business: Biotech company acquired; Joby lands more Air Force funding
By Jessica M. Pasko
Nov. 11, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ real estate ▼︎ new businesses ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in Westside / Downtown
New local businesses
- A new business named LMF CONSULTING was registered at 510 Lincoln St., Apt 1, Santa Cruz, on Oct. 26. The business was registered by Lisa Flores as an individual business.
- A new business named FOLD 42 STUDIO was registered at 127 Northrop Place, Santa Cruz, on Oct. 28. The business was registered by Laurena Chen as an individual business.
- A new business named SONIVORE was registered at 701 Front St., Santa Cruz, on Oct. 28. The business was registered by Life Mimics Art LLC as a limited liability company.
Community crime report
- An armed robbery happened near the 900 block of Mission Street in Santa Cruz at 5 p.m. on Nov. 8. (source)
- A grand theft was reported, involving money, labor, or property. The incident happened near the 100 block of Grandview Street, Santa Cruz, at 8 a.m. on Nov. 9. (source)
- A person was arrested for felony vandalism (damaging property worth $400 or more) and for not showing up in court for a previous battery charge. The incident happened near the 200 block of Market Street, Santa Cruz, at 8 a.m. on Nov. 6. (source)
- A felony vandalism incident was reported, involving property damage. It happened near the 400 block of Front Street, Santa Cruz, at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8. (source)
- A woman was arrested for having a felony warrant, possessing methamphetamine, and having drug paraphernalia. The incident happened near the 100 block of River Street, Santa Cruz, at 9 a.m. on Nov. 9. (source)
- A person was arrested for drug possession and having drug paraphernalia, as well as for two outstanding warrants. The incident happened near the 100 block of Dakota Avenue, Santa Cruz, at 2 p.m. on Nov. 9. (source)
- A battery incident was reported near the 100 block of Josephine Street, Santa Cruz. It happened at 7 p.m. on Nov. 5. (source)
- A man was arrested for being under the influence of drugs, having drug paraphernalia, and violating probation. The incident happened near the 1400 block of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, at 5 a.m. on Nov. 6. (source)
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