The Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency, which serves the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley, is undergoing a review to make sure it’s not depleting its groundwater, as required by state water regulations.
San Lorenzo Valley
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Monday evening traffic: Tree blocks Vine Hill Rd; Hwy 1/17/9/152 lane closures; crashes
Monday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Carmageddon: As winter arrives, Santa Cruz County, Caltrans work to prep mountain roads
County and state agencies are planning a slate of road work for the Santa Cruz Mountains in preparation for a wet winter. Crews will clear ditches, ready plows and also continue working on a series of improvements to better protect cyclists and pedestrians.
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CHP officer, motorist hurt after falling tree strikes vehicles on Highway 17 during powerful storm
Two people, including a California Highway Patrol officer, were treated in hospital for minor injuries after a tree fell onto their vehicles on Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains during a powerful storm that swept through the region on Thursday.
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Friday evening traffic: Hit and run on Hwy 1; Hwy 9 one-way closure ongoing
Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Thursday evening traffic: Vehicle stuck on tracks, Hwy 9 closure, PG&E roadwork
Thursday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Atmospheric river approaches Santa Cruz County, wider Bay Area
An atmospheric river is set to bring heavy rain, strong winds and possible thunderstorms to Santa Cruz County and the wider Bay Area from Wednesday night through Friday. Forecasters warn of minor flooding and coastal hazards with waves up to 20 feet, and urge caution for swimmers and travelers.
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Wednesday evening traffic: SR152/Highway 1 closures; Hwy 9 one-way traffic
Wednesday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Local fintech company’s latest acquisition; startup pitches surf helmet on ‘Shark Tank’
In her weekly look at local business, Jessica M. Pasko reports on Paystand expanding payments to include some types of cryptocurrencies, previews a local startup’s appearance on “Shark Tank” and notes the debut of the Lookout List.
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Friday evening traffic: One-way traffic on Hwy 9; roadwork in Corralitos
Friday traffic trouble spots around in and around Santa Cruz County.