CHP: Unlicensed teen driver was drunk, had gun and billy club
A California Highway Patrol officer arrested a 16-year-old boy early Wednesday morning on suspicion that he was driving under the influence of alcohol, CHP officer Sam Courtney said.
Rail-trail controversy continues: Greenway says 10,000 signatures show support for trail plan
In that vision, thousands of people using that trail will significantly reduce the load on Highway 1, thus improving commute times and solving a problem that has long plagued the county.
That vision is different from that of the county’s rail advocates, who hope that a passenger train will one day serve more than 3,600 people daily.
On Tuesday, a group of Greenway supporters handed a stack of petitions with more than 10,000 signatures to Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission’s new director Guy Preston. Supporters say the petition shows overwhelming support from county residents to convert the rail line into a pedestrian and bike trail.
Seacliff fence comes down
A long-standing fence that has thrown off pedestrian traffic from a stretch of Beach Road in the Seacliff area of Santa Cruz County for decades has now been opened to the public.
Capitola Olive Garden aims for Dec. 17 opening
Final touches are underway at the Olive Garden Italian Kitchen restaurant, the first such location for the chain business in Santa Cruz County. General Manager Lisa Chiorello said the company, with more than 800 restaurants, is aiming to open Dec. 17.
Santa Cruz METRO adds single-ride tickets
Santa Cruz METRO recently announced that riders can now purchase single-ride tickets in advance to expedite bus boarding for passengers to help keep buses on time, and reduce the need for bus riders to carry cash.
Artist showing work at Showtime Pizzeria
Aptos artist Becky Olvera Schultz is showing her work at Showtime Pizzeria, 7960 Soquel Drive, Suite E, through February.
Bay Federal accepting applications for scholarships
Three winners will each receive $1,500 to pay for post-secondary education expenses at any accredited college, university, trade/technical school, or career education program.
Community members invited to adopt a family
Community members are invited to share the spirit of the holiday season by adopting a family in need.
Aptos Chamber celebrates award recipients
The Aptos Chamber of Commerce celebrated the recipients of its annual awards during a dinner at Seascape Beach Resort on Oct. 26.
Tickets for Agape Dance Academy’s ‘The Nutcracker’ on sale now
Agape Dance Academy announced that its 2018 Nutcracker Suite ballet will be performed for the first time at Cabrillo College’s Crocker Theater the weekend before Christmas.
