Overdoses Spiking + Arrest In Target Shooting

Happy Friday, Santa Cruz! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Santa Cruz today.

First, today's weather:

Cool with abundant sunshine. High: 58 Low: 38.

Here are the top stories today in Santa Cruz:

1. Checking in on Santa Cruz's 'oversized vehicle ordinance' 30 days later (Lookout Santa Cruz)
2. Santa Cruz Firefighter Toy Drive Underway: How To Give (Santa Cruz Patch)
3. Capitola man arrested for shooting at security guard at Target (KSBW Monterey)
4. That's Fishy: 'Live Shark' Reported On Highway 1 In Santa Cruz County? (Santa Cruz Patch)
5. Moses Moody’s 37 points help Santa Cruz edge Agua Caliente | NBA G League (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
6. Overdoses spiking in Santa Cruz County (KSBW Monterey)

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Today in Santa Cruz:

• Winter Concert - Soquel High School (12:00 AM)
• New Downtown Santa Cruz Library: Community Workshops (9:00 AM)
• Concrete Ship History Walk (11:00 AM)
• Fall Showcase - Harbor High School (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter: "Earlier today our officers responded to the Benchlands encampment on a report of a person keeping a wild hawk in their tent. Our officers were able to find the person and take custody of the animal. The bird appeared to be under the infl..." (Facebook)
• City of Santa Cruz Public Works: "Tired of illegally dumped mattresses? Register for our Dec. 14 event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recycling-goes-beyond-the-blue-bin-come-learn-about-mattress-recycling-tickets-217137011647" (Facebook)
• Santa Cruz Public Libraries: "It's time to cozy up with a good book! Check out One by One by Ruth Ware. We have this book in print, audio CD, eBook, and eAudiobook! Keep an eye out for more winter book suggestions this month! #santacruzpl #winterreads" (Facebook)
• Community Relations Specialist Public Works Department, City of Santa Cruz: "Holiday lights. - 🎄 Did you know that broken string lights are e-waste? Learn more: www.cityofsantacruz.com/recycleright" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Pleasure Point: "I lost my grandson’s soft, cozy, gray and white baby blanket somewhere along Moran Lagoon, Anchorage, Palisades, East Cliff area this afternoon. - It’s his special stroller blanket and if you happen to see it, would appreciate if you co..." (Nextdoor)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Courtney Teague