The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission moved to boot the operator of part of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line and take on the “common carrier” role itself. This is mostly an administrative and bureaucratic change, but has to happen for the passenger rail or a trail over the tracks to happen.
Capitola & Soquel
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What to know about Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers across Santa Cruz County
Here’s Lookout’s reporting so far on Santa Cruz’s Flock exit and why Scotts Valley and the county sheriff’s office have held off on automated license plate readers.
Posted inFood & Drink
Best of Santa Cruz County food & arts events this weekend, Jan. 15-19
With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County, with a recommendation from Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
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Wednesday evening traffic: Highway 1 lanes closed overnight; Hwy 9 one-way traffic
Wednesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Jan. 13
Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County must register with the county clerk. Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses to report on new businesses starting in the area.
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In the Public Interest: Santa Cruz City Council to reconsider Flock contract; anti-ICE protests; Donna Lind takes reins again in Scotts Valley
Around Santa Cruz County politics & policy, including what’s on the agenda this week for county supervisors and local city councils and boards.
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Monday evening traffic: Highway 1 closed at Bay Porter; Hwy 9 one-way traffic
Monday traffic in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Carmageddon: Public works exploring options for latest West Cliff erosion; public hearing for 2050 regional transportation plan
While the latest erosion on West Cliff Drive isn’t endangering public access or infrastructure, the City of Santa Cruz is still looking at ways to handle the damage in both the short and long term. Meanwhile, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday for its 2050 regional transportation plan.
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Friday evening traffic: Hwy 9 one-way closure; crash on La Madrona Dr
Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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With Capitola Avenue bridge reopening in sight, Highway 1 to close overnight Sunday through Thursday
Caltrans will shut down sections of Highway 1 overnight from Sunday through Thursday so crews can remove temporary falsework on the Capitola Avenue overcrossing. The bridge between Capitola and Soquel could open by the end of January.