With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County, with a recommendation from Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
San Lorenzo Valley
Thursday evening traffic: Blown tire blocks Hwy 1 lane; Hwy 9 one-way traffic
Thursday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Wednesday evening traffic: Highway 1 lanes closed overnight; Hwy 9 one-way traffic
Wednesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Jan. 13
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.
Tuesday evening traffic: One-way closure on Hwy 9; lane closures on Hwy 1
Tuesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Prescribed burns scheduled for state parks around Santa Cruz County this month
Prescribed burns are scheduled at Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.
Monday evening traffic: Highway 1 closed at Bay Porter; Hwy 9 one-way traffic
Monday traffic in and around Santa Cruz County.
Carmageddon: Public works exploring options for latest West Cliff erosion; public hearing for 2050 regional transportation plan
While the latest erosion on West Cliff Drive isn’t endangering public access or infrastructure, the City of Santa Cruz is still looking at ways to handle the damage in both the short and long term. Meanwhile, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday for its 2050 regional transportation plan.
Friday evening traffic: Hwy 9 one-way closure; crash on La Madrona Dr
Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Wednesday morning traffic: One-way closure on Hwy 9 at Lorenzo Ave. for emergency work
Wednesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.

