The City of Watsonville, in partnership with Santa Cruz Metro and MidPen Housing, was awarded a $39 million grant for the Watsonville Metro Project through the state’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program.
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Friday evening traffic: SR-152 closed for event; Hwy 17, 1, 9 lane closures
Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Capitola City Council votes to fund conceptual plan to repair crumbling Grand Avenue pathway
Capitola will spend $13,000 for a concept design and survey of the popular bluffside Grand Avenue walking path on Depot Hill, a section of which collapsed into the ocean in February.
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Sheriff’s office makes arrest in 13-year-old murder case
Colin Sean Tisdale, 63, has been charged with the 2012 murder of a Soquel man.
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PG&E drones deploy across Central Coast to identify power line problems ahead of winter storms
Pacific Gas & Electric is deploying drones to remote areas of Santa Cruz County to monitor power lines and identify problems ahead of winter storms.
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Thursday evening traffic: Highway 17 Sugarloaf closures, SR-152 & Hwy 1 delays
Thursday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Hazardous beach conditions, large shore breaks in Santa Cruz County forecast
The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazards statement for Santa Cruz County through Sunday evening, warning of rip currents and large waves.
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Cabrillo College president search committee recommends Cal Poly Humboldt administrator for new president
Cabrillo College’s search committee announced Tuesday it will recommend the governing board select Jenn Capps, a Cal Poly Humboldt administrator, for the school’s next president.
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Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Dec. 9
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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Visit Santa Cruz County kicks off push to bring World Cup soccer fans over the hill
With six World Cup matches coming to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, local tourism organization Visit Santa Cruz County is preparing to support local businesses during the worldwide soccer tournament in 2026.