Prescribed burns are scheduled at Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.
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Monday evening traffic: Highway 1 closed at Bay Porter; Hwy 9 one-way traffic
Monday traffic in and around Santa Cruz County.
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17-year-old arrested after fleeing from Watsonville traffic stop
Officers from the Watsonville Police Department arrested a 17-year-old Monday night after a traffic stop, finding a loaded pistol and cocaine in the area.
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Friday evening traffic: Hwy 9 one-way closure; crash on La Madrona Dr
Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Santa Cruz County opens seasonal groundwater testing window
Santa Cruz County has opened its annual groundwater monitoring period for properties that rely on on-site wastewater treatment systems. The testing period runs through Jan. 31.
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With Capitola Avenue bridge reopening in sight, Highway 1 to close overnight Sunday through Thursday
Caltrans will shut down sections of Highway 1 overnight from Sunday through Thursday so crews can remove temporary falsework on the Capitola Avenue overcrossing. The bridge between Capitola and Soquel could open by the end of January.
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Foundation donates AEDs to Santa Cruz Police Department, county sheriff’s office
The DP Foundation, a foundation dedicated to improving survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest, has donated 10 automated external defibrillators to the Santa Cruz Police Department and the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office to improve emergency response abilities across the county.
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Thinking green: City of Santa Cruz accepting applications for recycling training program
Santa Cruz’s Public Works Department is currently accepting applications for its 2026 Master Recycler Volunteer Training Program, in which participants will gain hands-on experience in waste reduction and recycling.
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Watsonville police warn of mountain lion seen in Main Street area Wednesday morning
After a mountain lion was spotted in the area behind 1075 Main St. on Wednesday morning, the Watsonville Police Department is asking residents to stay alert while walking in open and rural areas.
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Wednesday morning traffic: One-way closure on Hwy 9 at Lorenzo Ave. for emergency work
Wednesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.