Santa Cruz County is asking residents to go car-free for a week and try out new bike paths, bridge crossings and public transit improvements, complete with community events and giveaways to encourage more carpooling and active transportation.
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Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, Sept. 19-25
Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli highlights top events happening around Santa Cruz County this weekend and into next week, plus more listings from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
Friday evening traffic: Gas main replacement closes Arroyo/Jolon Dr. thru Nov. 25
Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Thursday evening traffic: Three-car crash, construction, and lane closures on Hwy 1
Thursday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
Tuesday evening traffic: Construction incident on Hwy 1 at Scott Creek; roadwork in Corralitos
Tuesday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
Monday evening traffic: Tree blocking part of Lockhart Gulch Rd; Hwy 1 hit & run
Monday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
Carmageddon: Watsonville plans millions in road upgrades, expanding bike lanes and sidewalks
Watsonville is planning a series of road improvements through 2026, including $4.7 million to add bike lanes and sidewalks along Freedom Boulevard. They’re the latest upgrades to South County streets after a stretch of Green Valley Road got a makeover earlier this year.
Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, Sept. 12-18
Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli highlights top events happening around Santa Cruz County this weekend and into next week, plus more listings from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
Friday evening traffic: Traffic stopped at Crg12 & Werner; backups, illegal U-turns
Friday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Airspace makeovers for air taxis; summer tourism slump
In her weekly look at Santa Cruz County business, Jessica M. Pasko reports on a plan to connect rural airports in the Monterey Bay area, including Watsonville’s. She also covers a dip in summer tourism and highlights names, numbers and dates to know.

