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Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, Sept. 18
Friday news for the Westside and downtown Santa Cruz.
Morning Lookout: Latest from housing market; CHP’s ‘beer goggles’ at county fair; SC police chief retiring
Santa Cruz County headlines from Lookout for the morning of Friday, Sept. 18.
Friday evening traffic: Highway 9, Hwy 1, SR-236 lane closures for roadwork
Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
County housing market remains steady as Federal Reserve hikes interest rates
Santa Cruz County’s housing market stayed the course in August, with more homes coming on the market and sales dipping only slightly. Real estate agents expect plenty of sales through the fall, but mortgage advisors and real estate experts alike are keeping a close eye on the Federal Reserve, which hiked interest rates by a quarter-percent on Wednesday.
Walk on the wild side at the fair? CHP’s ‘beer goggles’ mimic the effects of drinking and driving
Amid the hubbub of the Santa Cruz County Fair, the California Highway Patrol is using impairment simulation goggles to show fairgoers the potentially deadly effects of driving under the influence.
Lookout PM: SCPD Chief Bernie Escalante retiring, county fair weekend, and a local Santana singer’s upcoming performance
Welcome to Friday night’s Lookout PM.
Santa Cruz Police Chief Bernie Escalante retiring after 30 years of service, nearly five as police chief
Bernie Escalante, who has served as Santa Cruz’s police chief since October 2021, is retiring at the end of October following 30 years of service.
Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, Sept. 17
Thursday news for the Westside and downtown Santa Cruz.
Eastside / Live Oak Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, Sept. 17
Thursday news for Eastside Santa Cruz and Live Oak.
