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Bikers need real protection on Soquel Drive – the county and RTC must act

by Mikey Cohen and Jack Brown

Soquel Drive is a critical bike corridor connecting Mid-County communities, but its protected bike lanes have deteriorated as safety bollards have been damaged and removed, write Mikey Cohen, board chair of Bike Santa Cruz County, and transportation activist Jack Brown. They say the current design no longer provides reliable protection and can even create hazards for cyclists and drivers. They call on Santa Cruz County leaders to invest in more durable bike lane barriers, traffic-calming measures and ongoing maintenance. They believe improving Soquel Drive would create a safer, more practical transportation corridor for riders of all ages and experience levels.

Posted inLatest News

Advocates rally in Live Oak in support of rail, urge RTC to keep tracks intact

by Max Chun

Rail and transit advocates gathered near the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line tracks in Live Oak on Wednesday to rally in support of passenger rail, and to urge the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission not to remove any of the existing tracks as planners work to develop designs for 8 miles of trail between the San Lorenzo River trestle bridge and State Park Drive in Aptos.

Posted inEducation

Staff ‘outraged’ that Pajaro Valley Unified school board to consider relocation of Renaissance High to Duncan Holbert School

by Hillary Ojeda

Teachers and staff at two Pajaro Valley Unified schools are opposing a district proposal to relocate Renaissance High to the Duncan Holbert School campus in Watsonville, a move that would disperse Duncan Holbert’s special education students to other elementary schools. District officials argue that the proposal addresses infrastructure costs, declining enrollment and efforts to better integrate special education students with their peers.

Posted inFood & Drink

Aptos restaurant Fawn blends California pizza with vinyl culture

by Lily Belli

Fawn Pizza & Vinyl Bar, which opened in February in Aptos’ Deer Park Marketplace, blends thin-crust pizzas, hearty appetizers and salads with DJ-curated vinyl sets. The space is inspired by Japanese listening bars, a trend that’s gaining traction nationally along with a rise in the popularity of records. Owner Carlos Perez, a former Bay Area DJ and chef, hopes to build the restaurant into a community gathering place centered around music, food and family-friendly nightlife.

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