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Caltrans Highway 1 updates and closures between Soquel and 41st Ave.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Caltrans announced Friday that drivers can expect full overnight lane closures from July 21 to July 23 in both directions of Soquel Ave. between 17th and Chanticleer avenues from 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Detours will direct travelers to 17th Ave., Rodriguez St. and Chanticleer Ave. before returning to Soquel Ave., according to The post Caltrans Highway 1 updates and closures between Soquel and 41st Ave. appeared first on KION546.
Two Flyers at the Recent Protest Against the Gaza Genocide and the S.C. Anti-Homeless Raid
Beginning two Mondays ago, Food Not Bombs, HUFF and anti-war activists gathered from 4-6 PM along Water St. at Market next to the boarded-up Ginza restaurant and next to Mayor Fred ("Fast Lane") Keeley demanding an end to the war on the poor here and in Gaza. The protests there...
3.4 magnitude earthquake strikes in Santa Clara County
(KRON) — A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck in Santa Clara County on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicenter of the earthquake is between Jumpoff Creek and East Fork Coyote Creek, in the east part of Santa Clara County. It is about 15.5 miles northeast of Morgan Hill. The quake happened at […]
Harmful plankton bloom hits Capitola, impacting local health and economy
CAPITOLA, Calif. — A harmful plankton bloom, commonly referred to as a red tide, is washing up in Capitola, impacting the local community's health and economy. "Sometimes you'll see the county posting signs, quarantining mussels and other shellfish if they detected some kind of a toxin in that shellfish, they don't want humans to eat it," said Santa Cruz Harbor Master Blake Anderson. "It can definitely slow the fishing down. Fishing isn't that great in a red tide, but we are still seeing some people do it."
Santa Cruz County government offices, Dominican Hospital experience impacts of global IT outage
Several organizations in Santa Cruz County, including Dominican Hospital, Bay Federal Credit Union and the County of Santa Cruz, reported impacts from the global information technology outage Thursday night into Friday. While mostly minimal, the organizations said it was taking time to get back to 100% operations. Others, like the...
Ribbon Cutting with Redwood & Ranunculus in Felton Sat July 20
Redwood and Ranunculus, a floral workshop and boutique, has opened in downtown Felton!. Join us for a Red Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration with Redwood & Ranunculus in downtown Felton Saturday, July 20 at 3pm!. Owner Hannah and her team are hosting an all day event featuring florals, flash...
Firewise Festival at Roaring Camp connects residents for fire safety
The Forest Lakes Neighborhood Firewise and Safety Association presented a showing of “Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire” on June 26 at the Scotts Valley Community Theater. More than 100 people attended the film and subsequent roundtable discussion with local fire experts, including CalFire and Scotts Valley Fire Department representatives and Christopher Bradford, a CZU Fire survivor who is running for the Fifth District supervisor seat that will become vacant upon Supervisor Bruce McPherson’s retirement.
The most recent City of Santa Cruz 2024 PIT Count Report, says numbers are improving
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The most recent City of Santa Cruz 2024 PIT Count Report was released today, and according to the city, "shows significant progress in addressing homelessness in the City of Santa Cruz." The report documented the total number of homeless in Santa Cruz County as 1,850. It also stated that 25% The post The most recent City of Santa Cruz 2024 PIT Count Report, says numbers are improving appeared first on KION546.
Apple says it’s funding a housing project in Santa Cruz later this year — but local officials say ‘it’s news to us’
Apple, or Apple-funded affordable housing, looks to be coming to the city of Santa Cruz, with groundbreaking anticipated before the end of the year. That’s likely good news for boosting housing capacity, but beyond that the immediate details are sparse, as local officials are unfamiliar with the project. The...
Santa Clara County Superior Court announces courthouse technology outages
(KRON) — The Santa Clara County Superior Court announced Friday it is experiencing disruptions to desktop devices across all courthouses due to the global technology outage. According to the press release, the court's information technology (IT) team deployed technicians at each courthouse. The court said it is prioritizing courtrooms with morning calendars to ensure the operation […]
Silicon Valley candidates backed by Vietnamese American heavyweights
The FBI probe into a Bay Area recycling hauler — and the showdown between its owner and another influential Vietnamese figure — has sent a ripple through one of Santa Clara County’s hottest elections. It’s also revealing how two of Silicon Valley’s most powerful Vietnamese figures are backing competing Vietnamese American political candidates in a... The post Silicon Valley candidates backed by Vietnamese American heavyweights appeared first on San José Spotlight.
TherapyWorks celebrates 5 years in Scotts Valley
Members of the local business community got together to help celebrate TherapyWorks’ five-year anniversary in Scotts Valley on June 27. Maaliea Wilbur, a licensed marriage and family therapist, started the business 15 years ago in Los Gatos, and has since opened offices in Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz/Capitola. “I...
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