Tucked behind Davenport’s agricultural fields along Highway 1, the federal government has been working with locals to design and carve out 17 miles of hiking trails as part of Santa Cruz County’s own Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument. Work is expected to wrap up in the summer, more than eight years after President Barack Obama designated the land for preservation. Once finished, the network, which crews have built entirely from scratch, will give the broader public access to what promises to be one of the county’s, and country’s, natural gems.
Bonny Doon / Davenport
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The road not yet opened: On the backbreaking work of trail-building from scratch
Lookout correspondent Christopher Neely began his pitch for this story wondering what it might be like for the crew tasked with carving out trails for Santa Cruz County’s soon-to-open Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument. As he found out, it’s slow, steady and selfless toil, imbued with a larger sense of responsibility as the trails will determine how the public interacts with this national and local treasure for generations to come.
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Pedestrian struck, killed on Highway 1 north of Santa Cruz early Thursday
A man walking along Highway 1 north of Santa Cruz early Thursday was struck and killed by a pickup truck, the California Highway Patrol said in a news release.
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Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Feb. 3
Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County are required to register with the county clerk. Find the latest business filing here.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Jan. 27
Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County must register with the county clerk. Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses.
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Introducing the Lookout app: Read, listen, play, and stay connected to Santa Cruz County happenings
We’re excited to announce the launch of the first-ever Lookout Santa Cruz app, your new companion for staying connected with everything Santa Cruz County. Whether you’re catching up on the latest headlines, looking for local events, or enjoying a puzzle break, our app has it all—right in your pocket. The Lookout app is available in […]
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Rent control passed in Santa Cruz and Watsonville in November, and other election map stories
New precinct maps offer a fresh perspective on November’s election. From rent control support in Santa Cruz and Watsonville to shifting stances on theft penalties and Donald Trump’s rising popularity, these visuals uncover the geographic, political and social forces shaping Santa Cruz County’s electoral decisions.
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Lookout’s most-read stories of 2024
2024 In Review What a year it’s been for Santa Cruz County. From an election that was consequential both for the county and the nation, to the return of nature’s dramatic flourishes in the form of tornados, tsunami warnings and catastrophic waves, 2024 kept our 10-person newsroom busy. As we wrap up this rollercoaster of […]
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Carmageddon: After multiple delays, one rail trail segment set for summer completion, two others push forward
A stretch of the Coastal Rail Trail on Santa Cruz’s Westside nears completion after weather delays. Santa Cruz Metro is suspending some routes and continuing with its existing schedule because of problems with its aging bus fleet. Meanwhile, Highway 1’s Bay Avenue on-ramp remains closed until Sunday, with additional closures north of Santa Cruz, and Highway 9’s disruptive paving work has wrapped up.
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Bonny Doon suspect faces weapons, elder abuse charges after Davenport manhunt
A Bonny Doon man arrested after an hourslong search that closed down Highway 1 in and put a Davenport elementary school under lockdown Tuesday, faces charges including assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse and exhibiting a deadly weapon.