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FDA moves to eliminate carcinogenic Red 3 from foods
Red 3 has been prohibited for use in cosmetics and topical drugs since 1990
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The original road between Watsonville and Gilroy was a narrow, windy turnpike, dating back to 1860.
Caltrans will host a public meeting next week in Felton to hear project details and provide input regarding the upcoming South Santa Cruz Highway 9 capital preventative maintenance project.
By Ronnie Trubek
Work continues on the Green Valley Road Multi-Use Project. The County of Santa Cruz Department of Community Development and Infrastructure said the project will provide pedestrians with a safer, more accessible path through the area. It also includes upgraded road …
Nothing really compares to a bike ride along the Santa Cruz coast, wind in your hair, breathing the sea mist, free from the jammed highway with its air and noise pollution. Locals and visitors alike can agree on at least …
Nearly every year, a portion of Paulsen Road in Watsonville floods during winter rains, forcing officials to put up temporary barriers to stop motorists from getting stranded in the deep water. And yet numerous people do just that, ignoring the …
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission’s (RTC) $9 million Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail project study (ZEPRT) has generated heated debate and confusion.
The City of Capitola is considering replacing the heavily traveled Stockton Avenue Bridge that spans Soquel Creek in the heart of the village.
New sidewalks on Soquel Drive near West Ledyard Way in Aptos are part of a larger project that includes bike lane upgrades. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local)APTOS >> After more than a decade of residents’ requests and some …
SANTA CRUZ >> With more than 132,000 ballots processed and an estimated 2,980 ballots to go as of Friday, Santa Cruz County election officials started to wind down their work. Official results are due by Dec. 6. Several themes emerged …
After several delays, officials said they hope to open the rail trail from California to Beach streets in Santa Cruz by the end of December. The path had not been paved as of Nov. 21. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz …
SANTA CRUZ >> A new interactive map tracks the status of rail-trail work across Santa Cruz County.The Coastal Rail Trail is a planned 32-mile path mainly along the right-of-way of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line. The trail’s 20 …
The long-anticipated Highway 17 Wildlife and Trail Crossing Project reached a significant milestone with completion of the environmental review by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen). This is a significant step forward for this project that will enhance both …
A new overhead rail line near the Boardwalk and a bridge or tunnel crossing Highway 1 at Cabrillo College are amongst two new proposals that the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) revealed last week at its Watsonville and …
A wave splashes near Its Beach and the West Cliff path on Nov. 11. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local)SANTA CRUZ >> Santa Cruz city leaders on Tuesday suggested a priority list of potential projects to help shore up …
The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County puts its big win at Laurel Curve on the big screen.
Ryan Meckel studies a map of potential passenger rail stations at a Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission workshop in Live Oak on Wednesday. (Jesse Kathan — Santa Cruz Local)Key takeaways
The design and planning for new zero-emission passenger rail service is happening now, and includes an online survey plus two Community Workshops on Tues., Nov. 12, in Watsonville and Weds., Nov 13, in Live Oak.
Graham Hill Road was a Highway 9 detour in February. (Nik Altenberg — Santa Cruz Local file)Highway upgrades
The Santa Cruz Boardwalk Giant Dipper has drawn over 60 million thrill-seekers to scream while careening around the roller coaster’s hairpin turns. But more than 65,000 motorists a day know that roller coaster ride pales compared to the high-speed, white-knuckle …
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