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.
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Drugs, alcohol not likely cause of tanker crash that snarled Highway 17 traffic, CHP says
The California Highway Patrol says it is still investigating the reason why a semi-truck gasoline tanker overturned on Highway 17 on Thursday morning but said drugs and alcohol don’t appear to be factors in the crash that closed the southbound lanes and disrupted commutes for much of the day.
Thursday evening traffic: Major Hwy 17 closures, delays after semi tanker crash
Thursday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Sept. 2
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.
Carmageddon: City council’s Murray Street Bridge rescue plan could take years, with uncertain benefits
The Santa Cruz City Council’s plans to fix problems caused by the lengthy Murray Street Bridge closure could face a long, costly road ahead, city officials say, with no guarantee they will significantly ease congestion.
Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, Aug. 29-Sept. 4
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.
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Aug. 26
Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses to report on new businesses starting in the area.
Monday evening traffic: Tree cleared on Quail Hollow; Alba Rd, 5th Ave. closures ahead
Monday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
Carmageddon: County’s annual road maintenance program enters final stretch
Santa Cruz County work crews have already performed annual maintenance on both Mid-County and North County roads, the latter round being completed last Friday. Now crews will move on to South County roads for the final stretch of work, which begins Monday and is expected to last through late October.
Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, Aug. 22-28
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.

