Nathaniel J. Ramirez, a 19-year-old Morgan Hill resident rescued from dangerous conditions off Pleasure Point on Nov. 5, died two days later from injuries sustained in the incident, according to Santa Cruz County authorities. Officials say the cause of death remains under investigation.
Eastside / Live Oak / Pleasure Point
Eastside Santa Cruz, Live Oak and Pleasure Point neighborhoods
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Eaters Digest: Chef’s mushroom mix at Santa Cruz Mushrooms
If fungi are part of your Thanksgiving feast plans (or you just have a seasonal craving), Lily Belli highlights a Live Oak spot you might want to check out.
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Friday evening traffic: Highway 1 car fire closes both lanes near Davenport
Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, Nov. 20-27
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.
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Wednesday evening traffic: Highway 17, SR-129 lane closures; Silver Alert in Aptos
Wednesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Family pleads for answers as Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office searches for missing Utah woman
The family of 35-year-old Danielle Staley, missing in Santa Cruz County for nearly two weeks, is pleading for public help as they continue their own search alongside an investigation that has yet to yield significant updates. Staley’s relatives expressed growing distress over statements made by her longtime partner, who reported her missing.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Midtown business improvement district on pause; Santa Cruz city workers OK deal
A business improvement district for Santa Cruz’s Midtown area is on hold to allow for more discussion, Jessica M. Pasko reports in her weekly look at local business. She’s also got an update on a new contract for some unionized city workers, a deal for the Santa Cruz startup that appeared on “Shark Tank” and plenty more.
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Santa Cruz City Council tosses plan to build temporary path along rail line next to Murray Street Bridge
The Santa Cruz City Council voted Tuesday to scrap plans for a temporary bicycle and pedestrian path over the rail line next to Murray Street Bridge, with councilmembers pointing to too many legal and engineering obstacles, along with a lack of available funding.
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Starbucks workers in Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley join national strike
Baristas at two Starbucks locations in Santa Cruz County are walking the picket lines this week as part of a national strike as contract negotiations at the coffee giant drag on.
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City of Santa Cruz pauses statewide license plate data-sharing, citing Flock Safety’s violation of California law
Santa Cruz will temporarily limit access to its license plate reader data from outside agencies and review its agreement with Flock Safety after the company acknowledged it had violated California law by allowing out-of-state law enforcement agencies to access local data.