Santa Cruz County sheriff’s deputies closed down Highway 1 north of Davenport in both directions and put the nearby elementary school on a shelter-in-place order for over two hours Tuesday afternoon while they pursued a suspect, who was apprehended after an hourslong manhunt.
Bonny Doon / Davenport
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In the Public Interest: Concern sparks over Santa Cruz County taking over CZU permitting pipeline
Go inside Santa Cruz County politics & policy with Lookout correspondent Christopher Neely.
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With bond measures totaling $480 million approved, county school districts eager to get improvements started
Four Santa Cruz County public school districts received official approval this week that their bond measures passed, clearing the way for repairing leaky roofs, refurbishing athletic fields and potentially building workforce housing. Leaders told Lookout they’re relieved and appreciative of the community’s support.
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Tsunami warning canceled after ‘major’ 7.0 magnitude earthquake hits off Humboldt County coast
The National Weather Service canceled a tsunami warning hours after a 7.0 earthquake off the coast of Northern California shook parts of Santa Cruz County Thursday morning.
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School district ballot measures: Most districts secure victories, Live Oak falls short
The majority of Santa Cruz County school district bond and parcel tax measures secured victories after a 4 p.m. Tuesday voting update. Live Oak School District’s Measure N was the only bond measure to fail.
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In the Public Interest: Santa Cruz’s own national monument could open up next year
Christopher Neely goes inside Santa Cruz County politics & policy with his weekly newsletter.
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Santa Cruz County’s own national monument might finally open to the public next year
Nearly eight years after its designation as part of the California Coastal National Monument, Cotoni-Coast Dairies is poised to open to the public, with trails likely opening as early as summer 2025. Federal approval of a trailhead and parking lot marks a breakthrough after a long struggle to balance public access, environmental protection and community concerns.
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FEMA gives $3.6 million to clear CZU fire debris from Swanton Pacific Ranch
A $3.6 million FEMA grant will allow Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to begin clearing an estimated 2,688 dead or dying trees from the 3,200-acre sit enear Davenport.
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Meet Rosemary, Stevie, Bean and other pets available for adoption in Santa Cruz County
With countless animals in need of loving homes, here is the first of a regular roundup of pets available for adoption at the Santa Cruz County Shelter.
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Body recovered from ocean near Davenport
A body was recovered from the ocean near Davenport on Monday morning, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.