The California DMV routinely allows dangerous drivers with horrifying histories to continue to operate on our roadways. Too often they go on to kill. Many keep driving even after they kill. Some go on to kill again.
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As powerful e-bikes gain popularity among young teens, Capitola urges state to adopt strict new rules
Capitola’s City Council and police department are advocating for increased regulation at the state level for young e-biker users. They want more training for younger users and recommend that some of that education can happen in schools.
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Construction may narrow sections of Soquel Drive
Two road projects are set to affect multiple sections of Soquel Drive in addition to portions of Seabright Avenue and Water Street until late April and mid-May.
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Southbound Highway 1 Park Avenue offramp to close for six months
Both Highway 1 offramps at Park Avenue are set to be closed for months starting next week as part of major changes to the busy state highway.
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
Letter to the editor: Will anything make train lovers give up the dream?
In a letter to the editor, a Santa Cruz resident questions the viability of the proposed passenger rail project and expresses skepticism about its supporters’ unwavering enthusiasm.
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One way traffic control on Highway 152 to cause minor delays next week
Portions of Highway 152 east of Watsonville will be under one-way traffic control starting Monday through Friday, April 14 to April 18, as Caltrans crews remove vegetation and trim trees along the highway.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Uber, Lyft drivers could unionize under new California proposal
California Democrats are backing a legislative proposal that would allow gig workers to form unions. Expect big pushback from companies like Uber, Lyft and Doordash
Posted inSan Lorenzo Valley
Highway 9 closures continue for vegetation work this week
Sections of Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County will see lanes closed intermittently this week as Caltrans crews continue slope repair and vegetation control work. The closures, scheduled for much of the day Monday through Friday, will affect four segments of the highway.
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Carmageddon: Capitola rail trail issues, passenger rail plans back in focus at public meetings this week
Two more Coastal Rail Trail and passenger rail information sessions are coming up this week. The first focuses on the Santa Cruz County passenger rail project as a whole, while the second focuses on issues specific to Capitola, including a heavily debated section of trail that the Capitola City Council delayed a vote on in mid-February.
Posted inSan Lorenzo Valley
Highway 9 brush clearing continues this week
Starting Tuesday, crews will focus on the stretch of Highway 9 north of Boulder Creek, between Shilo Drive and Waterman Gap. Drivers should expect to wait up to 15 minutes when traffic is limited to one lane, from Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
