Transportation

In today's newscast, the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History kicks off a celebration of Black pioneer London Nelson’s legacy. Plus, tree work in Monterey this week will close some off ramps on Highway 1.

In today's newscast, speed limits could come down on some rural state highways if a state bill passes. Plus, Santa Cruz County could lose more than 70 positions from its health services agency. Supervisors will hear budget proposals in their meeting today.

In today's newscast, a proposed local ordinance would allow cannabis consumption in lounges throughout Santa Cruz County. Plus, if you've had a car towed in California in the last three years, the Department of Motor Vehicles might owe you money.

In today’s newscast, employees at the Monterey Bay Aquarium have announced plans to unionize. Plus, commuters and local residents who frequent the stretch of Highway 9 between Santa Cruz and Felton are encouraged to attend a public meeting at the Felton Community Hall on Jan. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m to share their input on a Caltrans improvement project.

With Big Sur state parks closed and tourists unable to visit the area, local businesses are bracing for an uncertain summer.

Weather permitting, authorities will close Highway 1 between the Park Ave. and Bay/Porter exits near Capitola from 7:00 p.m. Saturday until 7:00 p.m. Sunday. The construction is a milestone in a years-long, $270 million reconstruction of the freeway in Santa Cruz County.