Nearly 6,500 residents in Capitola and Live Oak are without power Wednesday afternoon, according to PG&E officials.
Capitola & Soquel
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Heat advisory in Santa Cruz County: Temperatures to reach 90s through Thursday
Santa Cruz County and much of California are under a heat advisory as peak temperatures are forecast to reach the low 90s in Santa Cruz and Watsonville and the upper 90s in the mountains.
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Lookout in the Community: Trivia, election forums and more this September
At Lookout, we believe local journalism is about more than publishing stories. It’s about bringing people together, creating opportunities for conversation and helping our community stay informed and engaged. September is bringing plenty of opportunities to connect with the Lookout community – from a night of trivia with Wallace Baine to two local election forums.
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What families need to know about the free mental health services provided by Santa Cruz County public schools
Santa Cruz County schools are asking parents to share their children’s health insurance information – a no-cost step that could determine whether districts can afford to keep offering free student counseling and mental health services.
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Carmageddon: RTC pushes back on some grand jury rail-trail criticism; surveys open for Capitola transportation, corridor plans
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission will consider submitting its ad hoc committee’s responses to the civil grand jury’s report on the rail trail at its Thursday meeting. Plus, two surveys are open for Capitola residents to give input on two efforts to improve infrastructure and transportation within the city. The survey for the 41st Avenue corridor closes on Monday, while the Active Transportation Plan survey is ongoing.
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Former Soquel High ace Jake Escalante is rehabbing a torn elbow — and gearing up for Arizona State
Former Soquel High baseball standout Jake Escalante is navigating the mental and physical challenges of Tommy John surgery after a historic senior season, with the injury likely to keep the left-hander off the mound during his freshman year at Arizona State University. Despite being drafted by the Athletics, Escalante chose college baseball and is betting on a strong return.
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Central Coast issued red flag warning Friday with thunderstorms, lightning in forecast
Lightning strikes could result in fires and winds that could gust up to 50 mph may cause rapid fire spread. The National Weather Service also warns of an increased risk for power outages as the winds could bring tree limbs down onto power lines.
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Carmageddon: Santa Cruz City Council to consider design plans for West Cliff path realignment, Bay Street improvements
The Santa Cruz City Council will consider approving the design and plans for both the West Cliff Drive roadway relocation and improvements to the Bay Street corridor, including protected bike lanes and a pedestrian path.
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Tyler Leibelt pleads not guilty in Capitola Mall murder case
The Santa Cruz 19-year-old accused of murdering a 73-year-old Capitola woman outside of the Capitola Mall in July will return to court on Oct. 8 for a preliminary hearing.
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Santa Cruz County school board elections: Who’s running, who’s unopposed and which seats have no candidates
Here’s a guide to which Santa Cruz County school board and Cabrillo College races will appear on the November ballot, which candidates will be appointed without an election and which seats have no candidates at all.
