Segment 7, Phase 2 of the Coastal Rail Trail is short, but the section on Santa Cruz’s Westside came with a number of difficulties that caused several delays. Its completion creates a continuous path that runs from Natural Bridges State Beach all the way to the roundabout by the wharf. The city will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday morning.
Eastside / Live Oak / Pleasure Point
Eastside Santa Cruz, Live Oak and Pleasure Point neighborhoods
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Eaters Digest: Cali Benedict at Harbor Café
Lily Belli hits up Live Oak brunch favorite Harbor Café for this week’s recommended bite; her Friday newsletter also includes event recommendations for the weekend via Lookout’s BOLO calendar and beyond and stories you might’ve missed.
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Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, May 16-22
Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli highlights top events happening around Santa Cruz County in the coming week, plus more listings from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
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Friday evening traffic: Highway 1 closures in Capitola/Soquel until Aug 29
Friday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
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RTC stands firm on June 30 deadline for mobile home parks encroaching on Coastal Rail Trail
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission may take legal action if residents of two mobile home parks along the rail line in Live Oak do not comply with a June deadline to move homes that sit on property owned by the agency.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Tensions start to flare as sides submit dueling Santa Cruz housing measures
With the signatures now submitted, local housing advocates and the real estate industry prepare to face off in a battle of ballot measures to go before voters in the city of Santa Cruz this November.
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Three restaurant industry veterans bought Santa Cruz brunch spot Harbor Café, and don’t want to change a thing
Harbor Café, a cult-favorite brunch spot near the Santa Cruz Harbor, has new owners: longtime locals and industry veterans Justin and Jessica Foust and partner Hollis Oatey. Known for its laid-back charm, creative cocktails and California-style breakfast and lunch menu – as well as long wait times – the new owners plan to make only small updates aimed at enhancing the experience for loyal guests and longtime staff.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
After decades in business and hundreds of live shows, General Feed & Seed quietly closes its doors
General Feed & Seed shut its doors at the end of April, following decades of supplying local farmers and gardeners with just about anything they needed. But it was more than just a store – it served as a spot for live music shows and other community events, while being a symbol of the organic farming movement.
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Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, May 15-22
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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Thursday evening traffic: Highway 1 closures, Watsonville collisions
Thursday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.