The Warriors earned the prestigious honor for the second time in franchise history after previously winning the award after the 2017-18 season.
Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
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Two arrested after Black Lives Matter mural vandalized in downtown Santa Cruz
Early Saturday morning the Santa Cruz Police Department received a report of vandalism to the “Black Lives Matter” mural painted at 800 Center Street and responding officers found vehicle tread marks swerving across the painted words.
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Traffic ahead: Caltrans to shut part of Highway 9 next week
Highway 9 between Paradise Park and Glengarry Road in Felton will be closed down from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday as Caltrans does shoulder repair and pavement leveling. With delays expected, Graham Hill Road is the suggested detour.
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Dramatic rescue image: Sheriff’s office social post shows what went into efforts to help person in distress
Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office: We want every person to know this — we care about you, we care about your safety and when you feel alone we will always be there for you whether it’s just to talk, or give you comfort, we are here.
Posted inCOVID Today
‘To protect all of us’: County health leaders issue plea for people to help close the vaccination gap
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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‘Abundance of caution’: Santa Cruz health officials urge people to mask up indoors once again
With COVID-19 cases rising in Santa Cruz County, as they are statewide and nationally, the county’s top health officials joined neighboring counties in asking residents to return to wearing masks in indoor public spaces regardless of vaccination status.
Posted inCoast Life
Peddling with purpose: Sex trafficking awareness at the core of young cyclists’ West Coast mission
The women’s course, which began June 11 in rainy Seattle, aims for an end 51 days later in San Diego.
Posted inCoast Life
The heat wave & Santa Cruz: Pleasantly warm in the lowlands, hot, hot, hot in the upper mountains
Downtown Santa Cruz will reach the upper 80s on Saturday but the higher points of the San Lorenzo Valley — such as Ben Lomond and Boulder Creek — will push as high as 104 and possibly not cool down below the low 80s at night.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Get your summer reads on: Santa Cruz libraries expanding hours
Beginning Saturday, the downtown, Live Oak, Capitola, Scotts Valley, Felton and La Selva Beach branches will all have extended hours as county facilities continue their post-pandemic reopening.
Posted inEnvironment
It’s official: Santa Cruz County now in drought state of emergency
Gov. Gavin Newsom added Santa Cruz County to the state’s drought state of emergency list Thursday; with that list now including 50 of California’s 58 counties, Newsom is encouraging all residents to voluntarily reduce water usage by 15%.