Wednesday’s top headlines from around Santa Cruz County.
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Fatal 2022 midair collision at Watsonville airport ruled pilot error in final report
Pilot error was likely the cause of a midair collision that killed three people at Watsonville Municipal Airport in August 2022, the National Transportation Safety Board has found. The agency released its report March 28.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: New fitness center planned for Midtown, Chamber honors local leaders, no ’24 salmon season
In her weekly roundup of local business, Jessica M. Pasko spotlights local gym owners with big plans for a former Rite Aid, covers the Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce’s annual gala and runs down names, numbers and dates to know.
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Santa Cruz Power Fitness owners aim to transform former Rite Aid into state-of-art fitness facility
The couple who owns Santa Cruz Power Fitness have found that their members often belong to several gyms as they seek different amenities. In swooping into the Midtown spot vacated by Rite Aid, they’re hoping to consolidate a variety of clients into one state-of-the-art spot.
Posted inFood & Drink
Lily Belli on Food: Live Oak next move and other farmers market updates; Ashby Confections’ downtown storefront
A heaping helping from Santa Cruz County’s food & drink scene via Lily Belli.
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In the Public Interest: No money and no answers for Santa Cruz County as it struggles through its budget process
Christopher Neely reports on Santa Cruz County politics and policy, including on the budget crunch facing the county.
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Morning Lookout: Cyclist arrest probe, affordability crunch pushes out Scotts Valley family, Live Oak farmers market next steps
Tuesday morning news and opinion coverage from Lookout Santa Cruz.
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Facing imminent move, Live Oak farmers market proposes new location at a local school
Market organizers are proposing a move to either Shoreline Middle School or Live Oak Elementary School, and will open the conversation at a district board meeting Wednesday. The Live Oak farmers market will leave the East Cliff Village Shopping Center, where it has been held for 22 years, at the end of April.
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Santa Cruz County affordability woes: How two Scotts Valley teachers decided to move their family to Colorado
Special education teachers Cheryl and Bobby Ruyle love their life in Scotts Valley, but recent cost-of-living increases have reached a boiling point. So, deciding to pick up and move to Colorado with their three children is bittersweet.
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Bodycam footage shows ‘no clear violations of the law’ in Westside cyclist arrest, SCPD chief says
Santa Cruz Police Chief Bernie Escalante said an initial review of body camera footage found no policy violations during the arrest of a cyclist on the city’s Westside last week. Still, he said the department has launched an investigation into the incident, which prompted excessive force complaints from witnesses.