Check out Wallace Baine’s Best 9 recommendations for things to do around Santa Cruz County on New Year’s Eve (literally and spiritually) via Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
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Thousands without power following first of two holiday storms
More than 11,000 Santa Cruz County residents were out of power as of late Wednesday morning after the first of two storms brought strong winds to the region. National Weather Service meteorologists say similar conditions are expected Wednesday night, along with 2 to 4 inches of rain by Friday evening.
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Wednesday evening traffic: Tree down, road closures, and signal outage in Santa Cruz Co
Wednesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Joby ramps up for 2026, its target year for commercial service launch; looking at businesses that closed in 2025
In her weekly look at local business, Jessica M. Pasko reports on where Joby Aviation stands ahead of what’s poised to be a big year for the Santa Cruz-based company, reviews closures around the county and highlights names and dates to know.
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Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Dec. 23
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: SR236 closed after car hits pole, downed wires; Hwy 9 one-way closure
Tuesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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One month later, sheriff’s office continues search for missing older woman Jeanne Burke
One month after 73-year-old Jeanne Burke was reported missing, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office says deputies continue to search and follow up on tips related to her disappearance. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation remains active.
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Two rounds of rain, wind headed to Santa Cruz County for Christmas week
Santa Cruz County will get plenty of rain this week, with two rounds of significant weather rolling through between Tuesday and Friday. A high wind watch is in effect for the county from Tuesday evening through early Wednesday morning. A flood watch is in effect for the Central Coast from Tuesday morning through Friday night.
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Monday evening traffic: One-way closure on Hwy 9 at Lorenzo Ave. until 2026
Monday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Carmageddon: RTC seeking public input on long-term regional plan
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.