A beach hazards statement is in effect through 10 p.m. Wednesday due to an increased risk for strong sneaker waves and rip currents, and the National Weather Service also issued a coastal flood advisory from 6 a.m. Tuesday to 3 p.m. Sunday due to king tides, which are the highest tides of the year.
Cecilia Schutz
Cecilia Schutz is a fourth-year anthropology and Spanish studies student at UC Santa Cruz. Originally from Portland, Oregon, she developed an interest in local news and community engagement over the course of her time in Santa Cruz. In 2024, she joined UCSC’s student-run newspaper, City on a Hill Press, as a photographer. She later assumed the role as photo editor before joining the reporting desk, covering various topics ranging from campus protests to cultural events. She currently works as the opinion editor at the student-run paper, helping to streamline editorial content and story pitches. She has a fondness for coastal cities and is eager to explore the various sides of Santa Cruz county as an intern at Lookout.
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Scotts Valley Water District’s new well pumps 432,000 gallons per day
Scotts Valley Water District has added a new well to its water system. Sucinto Well is now operational and can pump up to 300 gallons of water per minute.
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Santa Cruz Metro hosts ‘Stuff the Bus’ food drive Dec. 3
The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District’s annual Stuff the Bus Food Drive will return for another year to support local families facing food insecurity during the holidays.
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Cal Fire will require permits for backyard debris burns starting in December
Cal Fire San Mateo-Santa Cruz is changing its policy on burning debris in residential backyards. Effective Dec. 1, all residents of unincorporated areas of Santa Cruz County will need to fill out an online form and obtain a Cal Fire Residential Burn Permit in order to conduct backyard burning.
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Entangled pelican rescued by high school surfer off Cowell Beach
A pelican trapped in fishing line was rescued after a woman spotted it off Santa Cruz’s Cowell Beach and two Santa Cruz High School surfers helped cut the bird free. Two other entangled birds died.
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Pianist Benny Green takes the stage alongside UC Santa Cruz Jazz Big Band on Dec. 7
The UC Santa Cruz Jazz Big Band is holding a concert on Dec. 7 at the Music Center Recital Hall, with guest artist Benny Green under the direction of UCSC music lecturer Charles Hamilton.
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Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks’ holiday sale happening the first weekend of December
Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks is kicking off the holiday season by hosting its annual ParkStore holiday sale at four separate locations on Dec. 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency considers whether its use of groundwater is sustainable
The Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency, which serves the San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley, is undergoing a review to make sure it’s not depleting its groundwater, as required by state water regulations.
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Construction set to begin on Santa Cruz Wharf after last year’s powerful winter storms
The City of Santa Cruz is beginning another round of repairs at the Santa Cruz Wharf, nearly a year after powerful swells tore off a 150-foot section of the structure.
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Investigators suspect foul play in disappearance of woman last seen at Rio Del Mar beach
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is still searching Danielle Staley, 35, who they say was last seen late Thursday night at Rio Del Mar State Beach and might have been a victim of foul play.