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Rural California Schools and Roads Lose Millions in Federal Funding After Latest Cuts
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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promoted 125 cadets to the rank of officer. The graduation ceremony on March 21 marked the successful completion of a 26-week intensive training schedule at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento.
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The 32-mile Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line passes Buena Vista Drive and San Andreas Road near Watsonville. (Nik Altenberg — Santa Cruz Local file)
WATSONVILLE >> Some members of the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission on Thursday balked at …
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A 0.7-mile rail-trail path from California to Beach streets in Santa Cruz started construction in 2022 and remains unfinished. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local)
Santa Cruz City Council meeting
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More protected bike lanes were a top priority for residents surveyed by Santa Cruz Local. (Jay Leedy — Santa Cruz Local)
SANTA CRUZ >> Scores of residents reported feeling unsafe in Santa Cruz County while walking and biking in a …
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A sign warns drivers not to park on part of Ocean Street 5-7 a.m. Thursdays. The city plans to issue first warnings, then increasing fees for cars parked during street sweeping hours. (Nik Altenberg — Santa Cruz Local)
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The rail line runs parallel to Park Avenue near Coronado Street in Capitola. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local file)
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The Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line crosses Buena Vista Drive at San Andreas Road near La Selva Beach. A conceptual report is expected to include plans for a trail between Rio Del Mar and Pajaro. (Nik Altenberg — Santa Cruz …
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Sarah Christensen is the Executive Director of the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission. Sarah has nearly two decades of experience in organizational leadership, planning, and implementation of major capital projects along the Central Coast and in the Bay Area. …
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Watsonville City Councilmember Eduardo Montesino said he wants better transportation between the city and nearby beaches. (Marcello Hutchinson-Trujillo — Santa Cruz Local)
WATSONVILLE >> As plans sharpen for the Coastal Rail Trail and connected paths through Watsonville, Watsonville City Council …
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The Capitola City Council on Thursday night delayed a decision on rail trail options along Park Avenue. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local file)
CAPITOLA >> After more than 200 emails and about 25 residents’ rail trail opinions at a …
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