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Published September 15Tuesday evening traffic: Highway 1 overnight closure in Aptos September. 20; lane closures on Hwy 9, SR-129, and Hwy 1 for ongoing roadwork
Tuesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Published September 15The martini is having a moment. Here’s where to drink one in Santa Cruz County
I had my first martini at 22. A recent college grad, I ordered it at a bar while trying to feel like a grown-up. What could be more chic, I thought, than a martini? I bluffed my way through the bartender’s pop quiz — shaken or stirred? Dry or dirty? Olive or lemon peel? I had no…
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Published September 15Proposed ballot measure requiring voter approval for AI data centers fails
A potential ballot measure and ordinance intended to give Santa Cruz County residents a final say over any future artificial intelligence data centers proposed in the county’s unincorporated areas failed to gain traction at Tuesday’s county supervisors meeting. The proposed…
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Published September 15‘The Last Five Years’ at Santa Cruz Shakespeare: A beautiful production of a frustrating musical
There is something inherently irresistible about a train wreck. If you go Who: Santa Cruz Shakespeare What: “The Last Five Years” When: Through Oct. 3 Where: The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park, 501 Upper Park Rd., Santa Cruz Tickets: Click here or 831-460-6399
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Published September 15Santa Cruz is quietly producing some of the best surf lifesaving athletes in the United States
Have something to say? Lookout welcomes letters to the editor, within our policies, from readers. Guidelines here . Let’s begin with a basic premise: Sports are kind of silly.
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Published September 15U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail-in voting limits as November election nears
This story was originally published by CalMatters . Sign up for its newsletters . The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected — for now — the Trump administration ’s efforts to limit mail-in voting ahead of the Nov. 3 election through new rules issued by the U.S. Postal Service.
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Published September 15Murray Street Bridge to reopen eastbound lane in late September
The eastbound lane of the Murray Street Bridge will reopen on Sept. 28.
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Published September 14Full overnight closure of Highway 1 in Aptos scheduled for Sunday and Monday
Highway 1 in Aptos will see overnight closures Sunday and Monday night for construction of a new pedestrian overcrossing at Mar Vista Drive.
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Published September 14Apple pies, monster trucks & live music: Don’t miss the 2026 Santa Cruz County Fair
Get ready for five days of classic fair fun! The 2026 Santa Cruz County Fair returns Sept. 16-20 with live entertainment, carnival rides, local food, community traditions and plenty of surprises. This year’s theme, “Apple Pies and Starry Skies,” celebrates the homegrown…
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Published September 14This Santa Cruz County literacy program changes lives: here are three ways you can help
Teresa sat across from a hiring manager, answering interview questions in English. Although she had been studying English with her literacy tutor, they hadn’t reached the lesson on job interviews yet. But Teresa (a pseudonym, used to protect her privacy) applied for the…
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Published September 14Monday evening traffic: Highway 9 lane closures at Pool Dr. until 2027
Monday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Published September 14Carmageddon: Capitola City Council approves short-term repairs for Stockton Avenue Bridge to extend lifespan
The Capitola City Council approved a short-term repair for the Stockton Avenue Bridge that city officials say is likely to extend the life of the aging structure by roughly 10 to 15 years. The bridge spanning Soquel Creek near where it empties into Monterey Bay is 93 years old,…