Wednesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Eastside / Live Oak / Pleasure Point
Eastside Santa Cruz, Live Oak and Pleasure Point neighborhoods
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Judge postpones murder trial for Leif Ames to Dec. 15
A Santa Cruz judge has postponed the long-delayed murder trial of Leif Ames to Dec. 15. Family members present at a Tuesday hearing told the judge they’ve waited too long for a trial.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Oct. 14
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 crash, Hwy 9 closure, Richmond Dr. closed
Tuesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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In the Public Interest: A murder case tests the limits of Santa Cruz County’s bail system
Inside Santa Cruz County politics & policy with Lookout correspondents.
Posted inFood & Drink
Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, Oct. 10-16
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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Friday evening traffic: Motorcycle crash on 41st Ave.; Hwy 9 closure; backups on Salinas Rd
Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Boulder Creek workshop aims to help county residents hit by 2023 flooding apply for home loan assistance
The Golden State Finance Authority will host a workshop Oct. 20 in Boulder Creek to help Santa Cruz County residents affected by flooding during the devastating 2023 winter storms apply for up to $300,000 in forgivable home loans through the ReCoverCA HomeBuyer Assistance Program.
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Nearly six years after being charged with murdering his friend, Leif Ames is out on bail and has yet to face a jury. How?
Years after he was charged with fatally stabbing Hubert Cross, former Live Oak resident Leif Ames remains out on bail. Attorneys say it is highly unusual for someone charged with murder to remain out of pre-trial custody, a fact Cross’ family says raises serious concerns about the justice system.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Weekender: Revving up for Halloween, Gladwell at the Rio, Santa Cruz Film Fest and Open Studios roll on
Recommendations for things to do, news and notes from Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment via Lookout correspondent Wallace Baine.