As voters head to the polls to decide on school board candidates and school bonds, what are the concerns those in the…
Blaire Hobbs
Follow Blaire Hobbs on: LinkedIn. Blaire Hobbs (she/her) joins Lookout Santa Cruz after three years of working in the field of misinformation and media literacy. As a student at UCSC, Blaire worked as research assistant studying the spread of fake news, before transferring this experience to developing media literacy curriculum as a teaching assistant, and reporting on misinformation techniques for a research-based nonprofit called The Propwatch Project. Through this work, she developed a passion for reporting and a keen interest in local journalism.Blaire graduated from UCSC in 2019 with degrees in Cognitive Science and Literature. An avid volleyball player, you can usually find her on the courts of Main Beach, zipping down Wilder on her mountain bike, or else, in her backyard stubbornly coaxing her pepper plants to life. After graduating, Blaire moved from Salt Lake City to Milwaukee to Chicago, and is so grateful to finally call Santa Cruz her home again. She is so excited to return the favor and serve the Santa Cruz community through quality journalism.
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The Fruition-farmers connection: A pandemic lifeline — and a source of fruits that distinguish its beers
The Santa Rosa plum brew is a local fave, but other flavors emerge when regulars provide bulk produce like candy cap mushrooms or avocado for beermaking at Watsonville’s Fruition Brewing, where the tie that binds the brewery and local farmers is a strong one.
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Student Lookout: Fall adventures, the Screaming Hand, and a free yoga class
The City of Santa Cruz and workers represented by labor union SEIU Local 521 reached a tentative agreement Sunday…
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Inside the world of the Boardwalk’s global student workers
For more than 20 years, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has supplemented its local summer workforce with students from around the world. This year, more than 300 are finishing their jobs pulling ride switches and scooping up pingpong balls before returning to Armenia, Malaysia, Spain and beyond. What’s the experience like … and what do they think of Santa Cruz?
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Ask Lookout: What was that big helicopter going back and forth to the DeLaveaga fire recently?
Folks around downtown might have seen a new addition to Cal Fire’s air attack dipping into the San Lorenzo River near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to help fight a recent blaze. Here’s a closer look.
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Santa Cruz County farmers markets: Frequently asked questions
If you’re visiting one of Santa Cruz County’s farmers markets, you’re certain to find locally grown fruits and vegetables, prepared food to eat there or take home, and handcrafted treats. But you might have a few questions before you walk out the door, like: What’s the parking situation like? Do I need to stop at […]
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Santa Cruz County farmers markets: Nine tips to make the most of your trip
So you’ve read up on the history of the markets and know what to expect when you get there, like which markets accept EBT and to leave Fido at home. In fact, heading to the farmers market and returning home with fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods and even frozen food is becoming one of the […]
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Santa Cruz County farmers markets: The definitive guide to locations, vendors and shopping tips
With the warmer weather comes the return of Santa Cruz County’s farmers markets. To celebrate, we’ve updated our Farmers Market Guide for 2023. Check it out below to find everything you need to know about the county’s beloved farmers markets. And be sure to read our profiles of local farmers market vendors. We’ll be adding […]
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No Attitudes Allowed: Lizzy Fowler keeps beach volleyball fun, without the edge
Lizzy Fowler‘s classes have attracted veterans and newcomers alike, with players forging bonds that extend off the court. And the No. 1 rule for her popular monthly tournaments at Santa Cruz’s Main Beach? Go hard, have fun doing it.