More than 1,600 Santa Cruz County residents were out of power on Monday afternoon due to strong winds that brought down tree branches and affected power lines in rural parts of the county. There were more than 3,000 without power earlier on Monday. Pacific Gas & Electric also implemented some public safety power shutoffs throughout the state, but is not currently planning any for Santa Cruz County.
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Monday evening traffic: Fatal SUV crash off Hwy 1 near Scott Creek Bridge
Traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Carmageddon: Capitola City Council OKs some safety improvements on Bay Avenue, but nixes roundabouts
The Capitola City Council moved forward with safety improvements on Bay Avenue between Capitola and Soquel, including lighting and an additional crosswalk, but stopped short of exploring roundabouts at Bay’s intersections with Hill Street and Capitola Avenue.
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Your guide to the 2026 Santa Cruz County primary election
Get all the information you need as a Santa Cruz County voter on candidates and important dates as the June 2 primary election draws closer.
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Two-week-long prescribed burns planned for Henry Cowell area
California State Parks, in partnership with Cal Fire, is planning to conduct prescribed burns in the sandhills area of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park beginning next week.
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Friday evening traffic: One-way traffic on Hwy 9; lane closures on Hwy 1, 152
Friday traffic in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, May 14-17
With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County with a recommendation from Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
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Thursday evening traffic: Highway 9, SR-152, and Hwy 1 lane closures for roadwork
Thursday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Big Basin voted best state park for hiking
Big Basin Redwoods State Park, devastated six years ago by the CZU Lightning Complex fires, has been voted the best park in California for hiking, according to the California State Parks Foundation.
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Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of May 12
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.