Don’t forget to look up at the sky Monday night for a rare treat — a “Christmas Star” that hasn’t been seen in hundreds of years. The phenomenon is actually the planetary conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn coming together, according to NASA. If you snap a good photo, share it with us below, too.
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Posted inPolitics & Policy
Santa Cruz to close San Lorenzo Park, citing problems with homeless encampment
The city’s emergency executive order cites crime, trespassing, graffiti, social distancing issues and trash as reasons for the park’s temporary closure.
Posted inCOVID 2022
Stay-home order triggered for Santa Cruz County, Bay Area region after ICU capacity drops to 12.9%
Residents now have about 36 hours to make preparations; the new restrictions will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday. That puts Friday, Jan. 8, as the re-evaluation date for any reopening of closed services.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
WATCH: 21 for ’21 event delves into where we’re headed as new year approaches
“We’ve got more crises to come, and we need to build our communities in ways that absorb the shocks — and maybe even benefit from those disruptions,” said County Supervisor Ryan Coonerty, one of the panelists.
Posted inEnvironment
PG&E equipment failure briefly leaves 63,000 customers in the dark countywide
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Posted inCoast Life
Free 21 for ’21 virtual event: What now? What Next?
Our Wallace Baine will interview four community leaders about what lies ahead in the new year: activist Esabella Bonner, city economic director Bonnie Lipscomb, Ruby Vasquez of the Campesino Appreciation caravan, and county Supervisor Ryan Coonerty. Here’s how to sign up.
Posted inLatest News
Cal Fire, Scotts Valley F.D., extinguish small fire northeast of Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz County has announced two efforts to help residents displaced by the fire.
Posted inLatest News
42-year-old man shot on Winkle near Soquel Dr.
In an in-depth interview with Lookout Santa Cruz, Mills expanded on the changes he’s making to local policing policy,…
Posted inEnvironment
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation celebrating 28th anniversary with virtual awards, film
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Posted inLatest News
WATCH: ‘Love You Madly’ concert shows love to CZU fire victims, first responders
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…