The City of Watsonville announced on Tuesday afternoon that it has chosen San Jose Assistant Chief of Police Brian Shab as its next police chief, following longtime chief Jorge Zamora’s retirement in August.
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Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Dec. 23
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: SR236 closed after car hits pole, downed wires; Hwy 9 one-way closure
Tuesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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One month later, sheriff’s office continues search for missing older woman Jeanne Burke
One month after 73-year-old Jeanne Burke was reported missing, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office says deputies continue to search and follow up on tips related to her disappearance. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation remains active.
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Monday evening traffic: One-way closure on Hwy 9 at Lorenzo Ave. until 2026
Monday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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KAZU still experiencing on-air disruptions
KAZU (90.3FM) is still experiencing disruptions from a long-in-the-making move of its facilities to a new site owned by its parent institution, Cal State Monterey Bay. A spokesman said that the station is experiencing delays in the delivery of equipment to make the station fully functional.
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Friday evening traffic: Highway 9, 17, 129, 152 lane closures for work
Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Police arrest two suspects in October Beach Flats Park shooting
The Santa Cruz Police Department has arrested two suspects in connection with an October shooting near Beach Flats Park in Santa Cruz.
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Annual Parking for Hope campaign returns to downtown Santa Cruz for the holidays
Parking for Hope, a campaign that has raised more than $285,000 for local nonprofit Hope Services via proceeds from downtown Santa Cruz parking meters, kicks off its 11th year Thursday.
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Thursday evening traffic: Highway 17 closures, pedestrian hit on Soquel Dr
Thursday trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.