Monday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Capitola & Soquel
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Carmageddon: After major reversal on Coastal Rail Trail segments, what comes next?
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission’s decision to shift toward building three segments of the Coastal Rail Trail over the tracks means that the RTC and planners working on the project have their work cut out for them, both at the state level and with the other parties involved with the rail line.
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Eaters Digest: Ocean ‘nachos’ at Home Away
Lily Belli heads to Soquel Village to sample the fare at the new offshoot of Home restaurant. Her Friday newsletter also includes food & drink event recommendations for the coming weekend and beyond and stories you might’ve missed.
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Friday evening traffic: Animal in lanes at Soquel & Cabrillo; Hwy 1 closures
Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Home Away leans into casual fun with bold dishes in a cozy, counter-service space
Home Away, the new daytime offshoot of Soquel’s Home restaurant, offers a more casual, affordable space where chef Brad Briske showcases seasonal dishes, whole-animal cooking and products from longtime friends and collaborators.
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RTC narrowly approves Keeley-Koenig ‘peace deal’ proposal to build trail segments over railroad tracks
In a 7-5 vote, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission approved a proposal by Commissioners Manu Koenig and Fred Keeley to build three segments of the Coastal Rail Trail over the railroad tracks in a change of plans for the major project.
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Forecast is for triple threat this week: King tides, big waves and wind
The National Weather Service has issued warnings for coastal flooding, high surf and powerful offshore winds affecting Santa Cruz County this week.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Demolition, relocation eyed for Catalyst; Westside revitalization story; new wine district moves forward
A Silicon Valley developer has proposed demolishing the historic downtown Santa Cruz home of The Catalyst nightclub and erecting a new seven-story, mixed-use building, Jessica M. Pasko reports in her weekly survey of local business. She’s also got news from the Westside, on the local wine industry and more.
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Georgia police chief, arrested for using Flock cameras for stalking and harassment, searched Capitola data earlier this year
Data compiled by countywide grassroots coalition Get The Flock Out shows that a former Georgia police chief searched Capitola data in early 2025. Capitola Police Chief Sarah Ryan said she was not aware of these searches, but given the recent issues with Flock Safety is not surprised.
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Capitola unveils new interpretive signage for wharf
The City of Capitola has installed informational signage on the Capitola Wharf at viewpoints overlooking the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The signage is one of many new additions to the wharf after powerful northwest swells tore away its middle section in January 2023.