Santa Cruz County is warning that mailed ballots for its Nov. 4 vector control vote might not arrive in time and should now be returned in person at 640 Capitola Rd. in Santa Cruz.
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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Santa Cruz police to triple fines, run extra safety patrols on Halloween weekend
A safety enhancement zone begins Friday at 8 a.m. and runs through Monday, Nov. 3, at 8 a.m. for the entire city of Santa Cruz. The move authorizes the tripling of fees for violations of the city’s municipal code, such as littering, blocking pedestrian or vehicular traffic, and public drinking.
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Dientes opens second Watsonville clinic, expanding dental care for more patients
Dientes Community Dental Care opened its fifth Santa Cruz County dental clinic Wednesday, an eight-chair office in Watsonville that the nonprofit says will enable it to serve 3,000 more low-income patients annually.
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Santa Cruz advocacy event calls for immigration justice
A coalition of local organizing groups will host a rally, discussion and concert in Santa Cruz on Friday about immigration policy, featuring activists, artists and community members.
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High surf brings hazardous conditions to Santa Cruz County beaches through Wednesday
The National Weather Service says a northwesterly swell will bring hazardous conditions to Santa Cruz County beaches through Wednesday, with an increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents through Monday evening, and the potential for high surf midweek.
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Organic farming festival brings families together in Watsonville this weekend
Pumpkins, produce and family-friendly fun will fill the fields of Watsonville Slough Farm this weekend as the Día de Esperanza Community Organic Agriculture Festival returns for its second year.
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Santa Cruz duo heads to New Zealand to represent Team USA at 2025 Lifesaving World Championships
Hayden Mandell, 17, and Finley Dobkin, 16, longtime participants in the Santa Cruz City Junior Lifeguard Program and Westcliff Surf Lifesaving Club, have been named to the 16-member U.S. Lifesaving Association Youth National Team.
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Human Library lets you read people instead of books
In an Oct. 25 event called the Human Library, participants can engage in conversation with living “books” — people who have been discriminated against in their daily lives because of their identity, lifestyle, occupation, social status, religious belief, sexuality or ethnic origin.
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Aptos Beach Drive closure continues for emergency sewer repairs
Emergency sanitation repairs are underway on Aptos Beach Drive to fix about 60 feet of damaged sewer line, prompting a road closure between Highland Drive and Martin Drive through Friday.
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Santa Cruz Restaurant Week returning Oct. 22-29
Santa Cruz Restaurant Week runs Oct. 22-29, featuring three-course fixed-price dinners at restaurants across Santa Cruz County to highlight the local culinary scene.