The Capitola City Council voted to submit a request to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission that $200,000 originally ticketed for Bay Avenue corridor improvements be reallocated to preliminary planning work for the Capitola trestle, to determine whether it could feasibly support trail segments.
Capitola & Soquel
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Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, May 21-25
With the long 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.
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
Bikers need real protection on Soquel Drive – the county and RTC must act
Soquel Drive is a critical bike corridor connecting Mid-County communities, but its protected bike lanes have deteriorated as safety bollards have been damaged and removed, write Mikey Cohen, board chair of Bike Santa Cruz County, and transportation activist Jack Brown. They say the current design no longer provides reliable protection and can even create hazards for cyclists and drivers. They call on Santa Cruz County leaders to invest in more durable bike lane barriers, traffic-calming measures and ongoing maintenance. They believe improving Soquel Drive would create a safer, more practical transportation corridor for riders of all ages and experience levels.
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Advocates rally in Live Oak in support of rail, urge RTC to keep tracks intact
Rail and transit advocates gathered near the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line tracks in Live Oak on Wednesday to rally in support of passenger rail, and to urge the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission not to remove any of the existing tracks as planners work to develop designs for 8 miles of trail between the San Lorenzo River trestle bridge and State Park Drive in Aptos.
Posted inFood & Drink
Lily Belli on Food: Fawn Pizza & Vinyl Bar’s unique vibe; vegan challenge winners; changes at Dos Pescados
In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli takes readers inside a new Aptos restaurant and notes the standouts from April’s Santa Cruz Vegan Chef Challenge, plus menu updates at Dos Pescados.
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About 1,600 out of power in Santa Cruz County after strong winds; no public safety shutoffs planned locally
More than 1,600 Santa Cruz County residents were out of power on Monday afternoon due to strong winds that brought down tree branches and affected power lines in rural parts of the county. There were more than 3,000 without power earlier on Monday. Pacific Gas & Electric also implemented some public safety power shutoffs throughout the state, but is not currently planning any for Santa Cruz County.
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Carmageddon: Capitola City Council OKs some safety improvements on Bay Avenue, but nixes roundabouts
The Capitola City Council moved forward with safety improvements on Bay Avenue between Capitola and Soquel, including lighting and an additional crosswalk, but stopped short of exploring roundabouts at Bay’s intersections with Hill Street and Capitola Avenue.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Capitola inicia su transición a elecciones por distritos, pero ¿cómo será ese proceso?
Mientras Capitola comienza su transición a elecciones basadas en distritos, consultores de National Demographics Corporation explicaron a los miembros del concejo municipal y a los residentes cómo funcionará el proceso y de qué manera la comunidad podrá participar.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Capitola begins its switch to district-based elections, but what will that process look like?
As Capitola begins its switch to district-based elections, consultants detailed to city councilmembers and residents what the process would entail. The city could be divided into four districts and an elected mayor or five districts with a rotating mayor.
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Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, May 14-17
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.
