Temporary road repairs being made after Santa Cruz Mountains landslide

Residents near a landslide in the Santa Cruz Mountains that took place earlier this year will soon have access to a temporary road as they wait for the county to procure at least $3 million to fund a permanent, long-term repair. The landslide began moving slowly in February on Mountain Charlie Road south of the Lexington Reservoir in unincorporated Santa Cruz County, and since then has blocked residents’ access to essential services and in some cases has added hours to their commutes to work and school. Steve Wiesner, assistant director...