New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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A guide to Ben Lomond, Brookdale & Boulder Creek
Lookout’s Area Guides are an in-depth look at some of the cities and communities that make Santa Cruz County the unique and special place that it is. Writers for this series were chosen due to their personal knowledge and experiences to get to the heart of what it means live in a specific place.
Posted inCapitola & Soquel, Eastside / Live Oak / Pleasure Point, Guides, Westside / Downtown
Into the blue: Your guide to Santa Cruz coastal exploration
Whether in a kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard, the waters just off Santa Cruz County are swimming with possibilities. Take it easy in the Yacht Harbor? Cruise around a wharf? Explore the wilds off the Westside? Venture to Shark Park and the Cement Ship? Lookout has you covered no matter what you choose.
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What to put in your ‘go bag’ and other debris flow evacuation essentials
With the ‘atmospheric river’ weather event approaching, here’s everything you need to know about staying safe from mudslides, landslides and debris flows in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Posted inAptos, Capitola & Soquel, Corralitos / Freedom, Guides, San Lorenzo Valley, Westside / Downtown
Six hikes to get you outside and soothe the soul
The world has been a bit upside down, from COVID-19 to economic and wildfire recovery. Here’s our Lookout Guide to sanctuary and solace, especially as the pandemic grip loosens and summer blooms. These Santa Cruz County hiking paths will bring some calm to your being. Best off, they’re all free.
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Feeding Santa Cruz Part II: How to volunteer or donate to help the hungry
We recently told you how folks in need can get food amid the pandemic. Now, we’re telling you how you can pitch in to help the organizations that are feeding them.
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What’s open, what’s closed? Our guide to life amid the pandemic
Here’s our place to keep tabs on everything we know about what’s open and closed at the moment — before we blink again and it all changes. Want to be included in this guide? Read on.
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Feeding Santa Cruz Part 1: How the hungry can get help during the coronavirus pandemic
As food insecurity rates have risen during the pandemic, community organizations have stepped up their games. Here’s how to get help if you need it.