The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is asking for public input on priorities for its draft 2050 regional transportation plan for the county before it heads to a public hearing at the commission’s January meeting. Meanwhile, county public health received state funding for a variety of traffic safety programs.
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Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
Five years post-CZU fire, county bureaucracy continues to sabotage my rebuild — it’s a warning for all Californians
OPINION: Five years after the CZU fire, Army veteran Justin Walker says Santa Cruz County has blocked his family’s rebuild through shifting rules, repeated geologic demands and legal stonewalling.
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Friday evening traffic: Highway 9, 17, 129, 152 lane closures for work
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, Dec. 18-25
With the weekend nearly here and the holiday season in full swing, 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 17 closures, pedestrian hit on Soquel Dr
Thursday trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Wednesday evening traffic: White Lexus stalled on Hwy 17; Hwy 9 one-way closure
Wednesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Dec. 16
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.
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Tuesday evening traffic: Crash at SR129/Murphy Rd; Hwy 9 one-way closure ongoing
Tuesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inThe Lookout List
Local favorites make perfect gifts: Explore the Lookout List winners
Looking for local favorites this holiday season? Browse a selection of 2025 Lookout List winners below. This Lookout reader-nominated group showcases Santa Cruz County’s most beloved shops, boutiques, makers and specialty retailers — all chosen by our community for their exceptional quality, service and creativity. Whether you need something unique, practical, luxurious or totally unexpected, […]
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Monday evening traffic: Highway 9 closures, Hwy 1 crash, Scotts Valley hazard
Monday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.