Wednesday morning traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of March 10
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: One-way traffic on Hwy 9; lane closed on SR-152
Tuesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Murray Street Bridge to return to one-way, eastbound-only traffic starting Tuesday
One week after reopening the Murray Street Bridge to alternating one-lane, two-way traffic, the city will revert the road to eastbound-only starting Tuesday. City officials observed severe congestion and unsafe driving behavior created gridlock on nearby neighborhood streets.
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Monday evening traffic: Highway 9, SR-152, Hwy 17 lane closures; minor crash
Monday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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HMPV pathogen detected in Santa Cruz
Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, has been detected in City of Santa Cruz wastewater. HMPV is related to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), produces similar respiratory symptoms to the flu or common cold, and is spread through contaminated surfaces, the air and person-to-person contact.
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Friday evening traffic: Highway 9 lane closed, SR-152 paving, minor crash
Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Thursday evening traffic: One-way traffic on Hwy 9; lane closed on SR-152
Thursday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Applications for Santa Cruz County civil grand jury volunteers now open
With the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors proclaiming March as Civil Grand Jury Awareness Month, the county’s superior court is seeking volunteers for the 2026-27 jury term.
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Pescavore founder’s defense attorney moves to dismiss some charges; jury trial set for March 23
Clarice Owens, the entrepreneur behind Pescavore tuna jerky, appeared in Santa Cruz County Superior Court on Wednesday ahead of a late-March jury trial on one felony stalking charge and 34 misdemeanor counts related to alleged online harassment and restraining order violations. Her public defender is arguing to dismiss 14 counts, including the felony charge, citing a lack of evidence.