Good morning! It’s Sept. 9 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Hot in Westside / Downtown
Today will be mostly cloudy and hot with the temperature approaching the record high of 100 set in 1976; caution advised if doing strenuous activities outside. Allergy sufferers beware: There are high amounts of ragweed in the air.
Westside / Downtown news
Santa Cruz County under heat advisory; Paystand launches AI tool; Barilla acquires Goodles; September events: election forums, art & wine festival, county fair, Coastal Cleanup Day.
Heat advisory in Santa Cruz County: Temperatures to reach 90s through Thursday
By Hillary Ojeda
Sep 8, 2026
Lookout in the Community: Trivia, election forums and more this September
By Jamie Garfield
Sep 8, 2026
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ new businesses

Read on to see the details about each item…
New local businesses
- A new business named THE CAN BUDDY was registered at 207 Spring St., Santa Cruz, on Sept. 2. The business was registered by Matthew Peter Stelling as an individual business.
- A new business named CLICKAWAY was registered at 303 Potrero St., #105, #106, Santa Cruz, on Sept. 4. The business was registered by Tpb Holdings Corporation as a corporation.
- A new business named SYRUP CERAMICS was registered at 404 Centennial St., Santa Cruz, on Sept. 4. The business was registered by Sara Passantino as an individual business.
Community crime report
- A man was arrested for domestic violence involving physical injury to a spouse, partner, or someone he lives with. The incident happened near the 100 block of Leonard Street, Santa Cruz, at midnight on Sept. 4. (source)
- Police responded to a report of someone causing physical harm to their spouse, cohabitant, or dating partner. The incident happened near the 400 block of Beach Street, Santa Cruz, at 9 p.m. on Sept. 6. (source)
- A person was arrested for hitting their spouse or partner and acting disorderly while drunk. The incident happened near the 800 block of Nobel Drive, Santa Cruz, at 10 p.m. on Sept. 6. (source)
- A person was reported for repeatedly violating a court order meant to prevent domestic violence. The incident happened near the 2000 block of Walk Circle, Santa Cruz, at 3 p.m. on Sept. 3. (source)
- A person was arrested for showing a knife, carrying a hidden dagger, and having felony warrants. The incident happened near the 100 block of Felker Street, Santa Cruz. It took place at 11 a.m. on Sept. 3. (source)
- A person attacked an employee and then left the area. This happened near the 2200 block of Mission Street, Santa Cruz, at 10 a.m. on Sept. 7. (source)
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