Tuesday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
Eastside / Live Oak / Pleasure Point
Eastside Santa Cruz, Live Oak and Pleasure Point neighborhoods
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Santa Cruz, Watsonville ramp up illegal fireworks fines for Independence Day weekend
Santa Cruz police say fines for violations like illegal fireworks, littering, and public drinking will be tripled during the Fourth of July long weekend. In Watsonville, possessing illegal fireworks could mean a $1,000 fine.
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Monday evening traffic: Highway 1 closures in Aptos and Capitola/Soquel
Monday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
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Carmageddon: Seven-month closure of Murray Street Bridge begins; bike path changes on East Cliff
The Murray Street Bridge will be entirely closed for seven months as of Monday. While the City of Santa Cruz has made some changes to the detour routes, drivers should prepare for heavy traffic. Separately, the county is studying updates to the bike path along East Cliff Drive.
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Murray Street Bridge project forces Wharf to Wharf detour
Traditionally taking runners from the foot of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf to the foot of the Capitola Wharf, this year’s Wharf to Wharf Race will instead start on Portola Drive in Live Oak then run west to reconnect with the usual course at the harbor, to avoid the Murray Street Bridge retrofit project.
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Santa Cruz City Hall lowers flags in honor of former mayor Mike Rotkin
The City of Santa Cruz has lowered the flags at City Hall in remembrance of local activist and former Santa Cruz mayor Mike Rotkin.
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Eaters Digest: Three must-go food events this weekend
A buzzy food weekend is upon us as summer hits Santa Cruz County, and Lily Belli has your guide to what’s on the menu.
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Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, June 20-26
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: Hit and run, road closures, and collisions today
Friday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
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Traffic controls this weekend on Soquel Avenue between Chanticleer and 17th for construction
Drivers will encounter more roadwork on Soquel Avenue between 17th and Chanticleer avenues this weekend as workers put the finishing touches on Highway 1 improvements.