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A dispute between the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission and property owners in Aptos Village about who owns a portion of land along the rail line is moving forward, with a trial expected to begin no earlier than the week of July 13.

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Friday evening traffic: Hit and run at Capitola Rd/7th Ave.; Hwy 9, 17 lane closures

by Lookout Santa Cruz June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.

a for sale sign outside a Santa Cruz property

Housing & Development

County home sales and inventory continue to rise as summer begins

by Max Chun June 19, 2026June 18, 2026

The Santa Cruz County housing market looked typical for the beginning of summer. Home sales and inventory have risen, bringing more balance to a market often dominated by sellers. However, a new Federal Reserve chair and increasing inflation due to geopolitical instability could lead to an interest rate hike at some point this year.

Santa Cruz County elections workers tabulating ballots Tuesday

Politics & Policy

Santa Cruz County 2026 primary election results in charts: Final tally set for June 26

by Max Chun June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Find the results for all local races in Santa Cruz County’s 2026 primary election here. Lookout will continuously update this page as new results come in.

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