Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli highlights top events happening around Santa Cruz County this weekend and into next week, plus more listings from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
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Carmageddon: Harbor access roads join Murray Street closure; input requested for Bethany Curve public art
The east harbor access road beneath the Murray Street Bridge has closed until January in the interest of public safety, as crews will be staging heavy equipment and relocating everything from rock armoring and utilities into the pedestrian zone.
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Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, July 25-31
Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli highlights top events happening around Santa Cruz County this weekend and into next week, plus more listings from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
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Monday evening traffic: Crash at Elkhorn/Hall; Hwy 1 closures in Soquel
Monday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
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Carmageddon: First phase of Highway 1 redevelopment complete; next phases likely to carry into 2030s
The completion of the “Whale Bridge” at Chanticleer Avenue is the final piece of the first phase of the Highway 1 expansion project, and the next two phases will stretch well into the future.
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Heated Pajaro Valley school board meeting exposes deep divide over renewing contract to put police officers in schools
In a contentious meeting marked by accusations of racism and sharp divisions among members, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District governing board voted to renew contracts placing police officers in its three high schools.
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Carmageddon: Rail project set for key month, with full project report, public meetings expected ahead of August RTC vote
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is gearing up to release its draft project concept report for the ambitious passenger rail project, and will be holding an information session and office hours over the next few weeks.
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Wednesday evening traffic: Highway 1 closures; long-term projects ongoing
Wednesday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
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Carmageddon: Crucial road repairs in the mountains; rural highway safety survey
Communities in the Santa Cruz Mountains and North County face months of road repairs as officials race against approaching winter weather. Plus, the RTC launches a survey on rural highways.
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From strawberries to dahlias, a guide to Santa Cruz County’s u-pick farms and the joy of harvesting your own
Santa Cruz County is home to a vibrant network of u-pick farms where visitors can harvest their own strawberries, tomatoes, apples, flowers and more, from spring through fall. Beyond the fresh produce and scenic fields, these farms offer a chance to slow down, connect with the land and create lasting memories with family and friends.
