Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Sheriff investigators: Gun found at Aptos High likely related to fight during winter break
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said the gun found in the bushes at Aptos High School is connected to a “physical altercation” that happened near the school over winter break.
Lockdown at Santa Cruz High reported on Facebook confirmed to be just a drill
A reported lockdown Thursday morning at Santa Cruz High School was confirmed to be a drill by a staffer in the school’s main office.
Thursday evening traffic: One-way closure on Hwy 9 at Lorenzo Ave., until April 1
Thursday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Prescribed burn scheduled into early February in Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
About 13 acres of forest along Santa Rosalia Ridge along Aptos Creek Fire Road will be the focus of a multi-day burn in The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.
Body recovered in Santa Cruz Mountains during search for missing 73-year-old woman
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office says a body was found in the Santa Cruz Mountains during the search for 73-year-old Jeanne Burke, who has been missing since late November.
Wednesday evening traffic: Hwy 9 one-way traffic; Hwy 1 off-ramp closed soon
Wednesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Capitola library to cut ribbon on long-awaited solar and battery storage project
A ribbon-cutting is scheduled for Saturday at the Capitola Branch Library to celebrate a solar and battery storage project years in the making.
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Jan. 20
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.
Tuesday evening traffic: One-way closure on Hwy 9 at Lorenzo Ave. for emergency work
Tuesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.

