Full overnight closures of southbound Highway 1 in Santa Cruz between Capitola and Aptos will take place on four nights Sunday through Thursday, Sept. 22-26, to accommodate work on north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements. Motorists will be detoured off Highway 1 southbound between Park Avenue and State Park Drive and should expect delays of up to 10 minutes.
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District 5 supervisor candidates Martinez, Bradford in spotlight at Lookout forum Wednesday
Christopher Bradford and Monica Martinez, candidates to replace Bruce McPherson as District 5 Santa Cruz County supervisor, take the stage this evening at Felton Community Hall in an event sponsored by Lookout and moderated by correspondent Christopher Neely.
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West Cliff: Santa Cruz hopes to turn 50-year vision into 5-year plan
The City of Santa Cruz is seeking public input at three upcoming community meetings as it develops a “five-year roadmap” for West Cliff Drive that aligns with a “50-Year Community Vision” unveiled earlier this year.
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Tourism agency promotes Santa Cruz as filmmaking destination
An official with regional tourism agency Visit Santa Cruz County recently attended the Association of Film of Commissioners International week in Los Angeles to promote the county as a destination for filmmaking.
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Faith leaders hold Santa Cruz climate festival Sunday
A festival with live music, food, art, eco-fashion, kids’ activities and spiritual offerings will focus on climate action Sunday, Sept. 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Resurrection Church in Aptos. Attendees of the free Climate Fest “will learn how to advocate for climate action, find out the latest on home electrification and electric vehicles, engage in creative and experiential workshops, get tips on plant-based eating and experience a sense of community with many faith traditions.”
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Tiffany will perform Saturday at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Pride Day
Tiffany, of 1980s pop “I Think We’re Alone Now” and “Could’ve Been” fame, will perform as the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk celebrates Pride Day on Saturday. She’ll perform a free concert from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the Boardwalk’s main stage. A DJ will perform from 2 to 4 p.m., and informational booths on LGBTQ+ issues and resources will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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City of Santa Cruz to update public on homeless response
As it warns other California communities not to drop off people needing services in Santa Cruz, the city will provide a general update to the public on Tuesday on its response to homelessness. Tuesday’s update, which will be presented online at 6 p.m., is a semiannual report on the city’s “homelessness response programs, outreach efforts and outcomes.”
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Sunday Reads: Profiling District 5 supervisor candidates Bradford and Martinez; Claudia Sternbach ventures out
Specially curated stories by Lookout correspondents and Community Voicves opinion from contributors.
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Lanes will close Sunday-Thursday for Highway 1 work between Capitola and Santa Cruz
For five consecutive nights beginning Sunday, Sept. 15, the left lane in both the north and southbound directions of Highway 1 between 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive in Santa Cruz will be closed. Northbound overnight lane closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., with southbound closures in effect 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. According to the California Department of Transportation, motorists should expect delays of up to 10 minutes.
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Her apple pie is best in Santa Cruz County, and she’s sharing the recipe
Aptos’ Julie Titus took home “Best in Show” at this week’s 47th annual Apple Pie Baking Contest, held at the Santa Cruz County Fair on Wednesday.