Fines are expected to triple on the streets of downtown Santa Cruz on Halloween night. Police in Santa Cruz say triple-fine tickets will be issued to those committing the following inappropriate behavior: urinating in public, littering, mutilating shrubbery or trees, graffiti, and possessing an open alcohol container. Area-residents should also expect Pacific Avenue to be closed to cars from 10 a.m. October 31st to 10 a.m. November 1st. Front Street from Soquel Avenue to Broadway also will be closed during that time and open only to pedestrians. Triple fines are expected to be issued anywhere inside the “safety enhancement zone” which is bounded by Center, Sycamore and River Streets.
