Santa Cruz County is asking residents to go car-free for a week and try out new bike paths, bridge crossings and public transit improvements, complete with community events and giveaways to encourage more carpooling and active transportation.
Corralitos / Freedom
Friday evening traffic: Gas main replacement closes Arroyo/Jolon Dr. thru Nov. 25
Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Thursday evening traffic: Three-car crash, construction, and lane closures on Hwy 1
Thursday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
Wednesday evening traffic: Gas main replacement closes Arroyo/Jolon Dr. thru Nov. 25
Wednesday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Sept. 16
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.
Tuesday evening traffic: Construction incident on Hwy 1 at Scott Creek; roadwork in Corralitos
Tuesday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
Monday evening traffic: Tree blocking part of Lockhart Gulch Rd; Hwy 1 hit & run
Monday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
Carmageddon: Watsonville plans millions in road upgrades, expanding bike lanes and sidewalks
Watsonville is planning a series of road improvements through 2026, including $4.7 million to add bike lanes and sidewalks along Freedom Boulevard. They’re the latest upgrades to South County streets after a stretch of Green Valley Road got a makeover earlier this year.
Friday evening traffic: Traffic stopped at Crg12 & Werner; backups, illegal U-turns
Friday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
Thursday evening traffic: Fire near Main & Porter, Hwy 1 crash, illegal U-turns
Thursday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.

