Thursday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Capitola & Soquel
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Corralitos restaurant Circle & Square Bistro wins Santa Cruz Vegan Chef Challenge
Nearly 30 restaurants across Santa Cruz County participated in the county’s first Vegan Chef Challenge in April, offering special plant-based dishes aimed at attracting diners and encouraging restaurants to expand vegan options. Corralitos restaurant Circle & Square Bistro won the competition. Participating chefs said the event brought in new customers and inspired interest in keeping some vegan dishes on their menus permanently.
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Lily Belli on Food: Silver Spur taking over Jeffery’s spot; Live Oak’s thriving school farm; Second Harvest symposium
Lily Belli dishes on the fate of Jeffery’s Restaurant, a dream come to fruition in Live Oak School District, Second Harvest Food Bank seeking community input on food insecurity and much more in her Tuesday newsletter.
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Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of May 12
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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Tuesday evening traffic: Highway 1, 9, and 152 lane closures for roadwork
Tuesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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After redevelopment fears, Silver Spur will move into vacant Jeffery’s building
After years of uncertainty tied to a proposed senior housing development, the longtime Silver Spur restaurant will relocate to the former Jeffery’s Restaurant site at Soquel Avenue and Capitola Road this fall. Co-owners Juan Valencia and Daniel Govea say the expanded space will keep the same menu and staff while adding more seating, remodeled interiors and beer, wine and mimosas.
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Carmageddon: RTC targeting fall 2026 completion of North Coast rail trail
The construction of the North Coast section of Coastal Rail Trail is shutting down an informal parking area near Davenport for about six months as the Regional Transportation Commission targets a fall 2026 completion date. Once finished, there will be nearly 10 miles of continuous trail between Davenport and the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.
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Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, May 7-10
With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County with a recommendation from Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
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Lily Belli on Food: April’s delicious highlights, Mother’s Day treats and where to score fresh local salmon
From the best things she ate in April to spots to celebrate Mom in Santa Cruz County this weekend and go-to local fishmongers for salmon, it’s another packed Tuesday newsletter from Lily Belli.
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Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of May 5
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.
