The newsroom of public radio station KAZU was recently recognized with a 2024 national Edward R. Murrow Award for its coverage of flooding that devastated Santa Cruz County last year.
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Highway 1 Fishhook connector will close Wednesday night
The Fishhook connector at the junction of Highway 1 and Highway 17 in Santa Cruz will be fully closed overnight on Wednesday, Oct. 30, for the replacement of a damaged girder.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Oct. 28
Explore new startups, growing industries and business trends shaping Santa Cruz County — all at Lookout Santa Cruz.
Posted inWestside / Downtown
Arrest made in downtown Santa Cruz hit-and-run
The Santa Cruz Police Department has made an arrest in a hit-and-run that police allege occurred in downtown Santa Cruz near the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Laurel Street on Saturday night.
Posted inBonny Doon / Davenport
Body recovered from ocean near Davenport
A body was recovered from the ocean near Davenport on Monday morning, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inLatest News
23 named to Santa Cruz County Youth Advisory Task Force
The 23 members of Santa Cruz County’s new Youth Advisory Task Force held their first meeting this week. They are charged with exploring issues facing local youth and issuing findings and recommendations related to youth engagement in local government.
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Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury seeking citizen complaints
The Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury is calling on residents to submit complaints and concerns about the operation of various aspects of county and city government, fire and water districts “or the officers and personnel within them.”
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Highway 1 ramp at 41st Avenue closures planned next week
The northbound Highway 1 onramp at 41st Avenue in Soquel will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Oct. 28-31, to accommodate continued work on north- and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges.
Posted inCapitola & Soquel
Sarah Ryan will be Capitola’s new police chief, first woman in job
The City of Capitola announced Friday that Capt. Sarah Ryan has been appointed as the city’s new chief of police, the first woman to hold the position. She’ll take over for Andrew Dally, who is retiring, on Nov. 24.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Family-friendly Halloween events in Santa Cruz County, Oct. 25-31
Looking for family-friendly Halloween events in Santa Cruz County? We’ve conjured up a list of spook-tacular local happenings, featuring loads of trick-or-treating opportunities that will have you howling with delight. From eerie-sistible performances to ghoulishly good fun, there’s something for every little monster. Check out these upcoming events and don’t forget to haunt our calendar […]
