Monday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
Eastside / Live Oak / Pleasure Point
Eastside Santa Cruz, Live Oak and Pleasure Point neighborhoods
Carmageddon: Facing cost overruns, RTC eyes rail trail changes that could jeopardize state grants
As Santa Cruz County transit officials grapple with soaring rail trail costs, they face tough choices such as trimming amenities or shortening the path to save money, but risk losing millions in state funding.
Eaters Digest: Filet mignon & bone marrow taco at Johnny’s Harborside
Lily Belli gets carnivorous at the revamped Johnny’s Harborside in her Friday newsletter, and you’ll also find food & drink event recommendations for the weekend and beyond and stories you might’ve missed.
Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, Sept. 5-11
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.
Movement against police use of Flock Safety cameras gains momentum in Santa Cruz County
As Watsonville weighs renewing its Flock Safety camera contract, a new coalition is urging local cities to cut ties with the surveillance vendor, citing immigration risks and civil liberties concerns.
Longtime harbor restaurant Johnny’s gets a reset with chef Jeffrey Wall and owner Ciera Kash
Chef Jeffrey Wall and majority owner Ciera Kash have joined forces to revive Johnny’s Harborside, transforming the longtime harbor restaurant with a fresh menu, new systems and a renewed focus on consistency and hospitality.
Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, Sept. 4-11
With the weekend nearly here, check out Wallace Baine’s Best 9 recommendations for things to do around Santa Cruz County via Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
Ask Lookout: Is Santa Cruz County considering additional locations for battery storage facilities?
Santa Cruz County residents are concerned that the battery storage facility proposed outside Watsonville is not the only possible location within the county for battery storage. County officials and developers say the South County project is the only pending application and viable location.
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Sept. 2
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: Highway 9 lane closed, Hwy 1 ramp work, 5th Ave. closure
Tuesday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.

