Wednesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Scotts Valley
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Starbucks workers in Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley join national strike
Baristas at two Starbucks locations in Santa Cruz County are walking the picket lines this week as part of a national strike as contract negotiations at the coffee giant drag on.
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Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Nov. 18
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: Bicycle hit on Hwy 1; lane, road closures in effect
Tuesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency considers whether its use of groundwater is sustainable
The Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency, which serves the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley, is undergoing a review to make sure it’s not depleting its groundwater, as required by state water regulations.
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In the Public Interest: Tuesday hearing on battery storage ordinance a crucial green energy test
A busy week in Santa Cruz County politics and policy kicks off with the county’s proposed ordinance on battery energy storage systems is set for a hearing before supervisors Tuesday. The Santa Cruz City Council revisits a temporary path to help businesses and residents around the Murray Street Bridge, and Capitola holds a catch-all town hall.
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Monday evening traffic: Tree blocks Vine Hill Rd; Hwy 1/17/9/152 lane closures; crashes
Monday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Carmageddon: As winter arrives, Santa Cruz County, Caltrans work to prep mountain roads
County and state agencies are planning a slate of road work for the Santa Cruz Mountains in preparation for a wet winter. Crews will clear ditches, ready plows and also continue working on a series of improvements to better protect cyclists and pedestrians.
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Santa Cruz County schools hope new sports facilities will draw more students
Schools across Santa Cruz County are unveiling major athletic facility upgrades — from New Brighton Middle School’s new turf field to Watsonville High’s renovated bleachers and planned new turf at Scotts Valley High — aimed at improving student safety and boosting sports participation.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Local fintech company’s latest acquisition; startup pitches surf helmet on ‘Shark Tank’
In her weekly look at local business, Jessica M. Pasko reports on Paystand expanding payments to include some types of cryptocurrencies, previews a local startup’s appearance on “Shark Tank” and notes the debut of the Lookout List.