The Capitola City Council will consider plans Thursday to spend an additional $715,000 on designs for a project to replace the Stockton Avenue Bridge. City officials say the 90-year-old bridge needs to be replaced because it could flood during storms and trap debris, particularly as climate change brings more extreme weather. But the project has sparked opposition from some residents.
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Capitola finished construction on 7 new homes in 2024 – all of them ADUs
Capitola issued 48 building permits for new residential buildings last year as part of its effort to meet state-mandated housing requirements, according to a report by city staff. Just seven housing units finished construction in Capitola last year.
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Monday evening traffic: Highway 1 lane closures and construction delays
Monday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inSan Lorenzo Valley
SLV High School music students to preview European tour in two concerts Wednesday
San Lorenzo Valley High School’s music program will showcase its talents ahead of a European tour, with two preview performances scheduled for Wednesday, March 26, at the school’s performing arts center in Felton.
Posted inHousing & Development
Santa Cruz will regain some local control in deciding fate of unique Westside housing development
A major Westside Santa Cruz development is moving forward — but without a clear plan. For the first time in years, city officials have the power to shape or reject the project, reigniting debates over housing, local control and UC Santa Cruz’s impact on neighborhoods.
Posted inEducation
Santa Cruz education leaders respond to Trump’s order to dismantle Department of Education
While Santa Cruz County education leaders anticipated President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, it’s nonetheless a major cause of concern for them.
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Friday evening traffic: Glen Canyon Rd closed; Hwy 1 lane closed for work
Friday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
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Civil grand jury offers residents a path into community service
Santa Cruz County’s civil grand jury is currently seeking collaborative, open-minded applicants who are passionate about contributing to their community. Applications are open now for the 2025-26 grand jury, which will convene on July 1.
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RTC backs plan to explore intercity passenger train, seeks trims to $1 billion bridge work price tag
Members of the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission voted 9-1 to pursue countywide intercity passenger rail service, despite facing nearly $1 billion in bridge repairs. RTC staff have said the intercity plan is the best shot at getting state and federal dollars for the rail project.
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Battery storage takes center stage at Santa Cruz climate presentation
Central Coast Community Energy will share information on battery energy storage systems and their relationship to renewable energy during a community meeting in Santa Cruz on March 26.
