Santa Cruz will soon be able to begin construction on the second phase of a multi-use trail along the coast — adding to part of the long-term, controversial Rail-Trail vision.
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Rail Trail update: Biz plan reveals funding gaps, potential private partnerships. Debate? Status quo
The draft business plan out Wednesday comes after the Regional Transportation Commission approved electric passenger rail as the “preferred transit option” alongside a recreation path in the coastal corridor. It outlines potential funding sources and implementation plans and will go before the RTC on April 1.
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Santa Cruz weather watch: Wind gusts through Wednesday — with warmer temperatures to follow
Winds aren’t expected to be prolonged enough to warrant high wind advisories and warnings, though the National Weather Service is advising residents to secure outdoor furniture and be prepared for gusts while driving.
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Pumped in Watsonville: Years in the making, county’s biggest bike track opens at Ramsay Park
A new paved pump track opened at Ramsay Park in Watsonville on Tuesday, offering the only all-weather terrain for bike enthusiasts in Santa Cruz County. And bike enthusiasts have already been swarming it.
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Benefits of shopping local: keeping it close to home
Buying locally produced food and goods benefits you and your community in more ways than you think.
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PHOTO CONTEST: Share your best Santa Cruz sunset snap for a chance to win a Lookout T-shirt
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Improving housing progress through clearer insight into housing-water linkages
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership’s (MBEP) Blue Paper makes recommendations to address water-related barriers to housing.
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The Hashimoto doctrine: Keep vigilant against racism and stand up for civil rights for Asian Americans
Through the thriving Watsonville-Santa Cruz chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League, Watsonville’s Mas and Marcia Hashimoto are keeping vigilant against racism and violence — which they say they’ve experienced their entire lives.
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HOME is where the heart is when it comes to pandemic restaurant resiliency
While so many others retrenched over the past year, Brad Briske and Linda Ritten tripled down on their commitment to bringing the best of fresh local food to people’s tables.
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With Regal gone, Cinema 9 to reopen as ‘Santa Cruz Cinema’ under new operator
After Regal Cinemas decided to close the Pacific Avenue movie house permanently, a family owned company is stepping in to save it. Now, movies are set to resume there on March 25 — and beer and wine might soon be on sale, too.