UC Santa Cruz health care workers will hold a rally on campus Thursday afternoon to demand that after the statewide union they belong to filed an unfair labor practice claim on Friday and scheduled a strike authorization vote for next week.
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Family-friendly events in Santa Cruz County, Oct. 18-20
A roundup of fall family-friendly events in Santa Cruz County this weekend.
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Laird named to Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed state Sen. John Laird of Santa Cruz to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. The unpaid position requires confirmation by the state Senate.
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Aptos man dies in solo crash on Highway 1
A 44-year-old Aptos man died in a single-vehicle crash Sunday night on southbound Highway 1 after crashing into a dirt embankment, according to state officers.
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Lookout, CalMatters event will tackle state ballot questions
Lookout Santa Cruz will partner with CalMatters to host a forum on California’s statewide ballot questions from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bookshop Santa Cruz. CalMatters will break down, analyze and answer questions about this year’s ballot propositions.
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Soquel Demonstration State Forest to reopen weekdays after closure in May for repairs
Following several months of closures for repairs and forest fuel reduction work at Soquel Demonstration State Forest, state officials announced the forest is reopening for weekday use Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Posted inEducation
Gateway School to celebrate new head of school, Hannah Wikse, and 55th anniversary
Gateway School, an independent K-8 charter school on Santa Cruz’s Westside, is celebrating its new head of school and its 55th anniversary with a public convocation at UC Santa Cruz’s Cowell Ranch Hay Barn later this month.
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Controlled burn planned in Boulder Creek on Tuesday
An approximately 26-acre controlled burn will take place on private land near the intersection of Jamison Creek Road and Empire Grade on Tuesday, Oct. 15, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Cal Fire will carry out the burn, weather permitting, and smoke could be noticed in the area one to two days following it.
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Sunday Reads: Our redwoods get the documentary treatment; Claudia Sternbach on releasing husband’s ashes
Specially curated stories from Lookout Santa Cruz correspondents and Community Voices opinion from contributors.
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Santa Cruz Westside Half Marathon will disrupt traffic Saturday
The Santa Cruz Police Department is warning motorists to look out for temporary road closures associated with the Santa Cruz Westside Half Marathon, 10K and 5K on Saturday morning, Oct. 12.