The National Weather Service has issued warnings for coastal flooding, high surf and powerful offshore winds affecting Santa Cruz County this week.
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Wednesday evening traffic: Hit and run, Hwy 9 crash, lane closure in SLV
Wednesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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State Parks burning brush piles in mountain parks until April to reduce fire risk
About 400 piles are scheduled to be burned throughout Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Castle Rock State Park and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, including the Fall Creek Unit, between now and April.
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Capitola unveils new interpretive signage for wharf
The City of Capitola has installed informational signage on the Capitola Wharf at viewpoints overlooking the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The signage is one of many new additions to the wharf after powerful northwest swells tore away its middle section in January 2023.
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Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Dec. 2
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; Harmony Hill Rd closed Dec 4
Tuesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Long Thanksgiving weekend keeps Capitola, Scotts Valley police busy
Police in Capitola and Scotts Valley worked over the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend to discourage petty crime.
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Watsonville chief of police arrests alleged gang member
Watsonville Interim Police Chief David Rodriguez stepped away from his usual administrative and managerial duties last week to arrest an alleged gang member carrying a backpack with a gun, drugs and ammunition inside, according to a police statement on social media.
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Beach hazards, coastal flood advisory in effect this week for Santa Cruz County
A beach hazards statement is in effect through 10 p.m. Wednesday due to an increased risk for strong sneaker waves and rip currents, and the National Weather Service also issued a coastal flood advisory from 6 a.m. Tuesday to 3 p.m. Sunday due to king tides, which are the highest tides of the year.
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Monday evening traffic: Highway 9 one-way traffic, Main St. onramp closed
Monday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.