In the race for District 2 Santa Cruz County supervisor, the Lookout Editorial Board believes that both Kristen Brown and Kim De Serpa would serve well on the county board. However, like our voters, we are forced to make a choice. In this race, we favor Kristen Brown. We believe her experience with different levels of government, her discipline and ability to command facts and a room and her deep connections to the other supervisors and local politicians make her the slightly better choice.
Aptos
Posted inEducation
How will Santa Cruz County school districts be affected, if at all, if Proposition 2 passes?
If approved by California voters, Proposition 2 would allow the state to borrow $10 billion to help schools and colleges to fund repairs and construction. Santa Cruz County superintendents talked to Lookout about what they can expect for their districts.
Posted inFood & Drink
Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, Oct. 18-24
Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli highlights top events happening around Santa Cruz County in the coming week, plus more listings from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
County fire district measures seek to secure much-needed funding
Three Santa Cruz County fire protection districts — Central Fire, Scotts Valley and Zayante — are each putting either tax or bond measures out to voters this November aimed at funding aspects of fire response, ranging from vehicle fleet updates to modernizing existing fire stations and even constructing new facilities altogether.
Posted inAptos
Artist sought for Hidden Beach bathroom installation
Santa Cruz County is looking for an artist to create a site-specific public art piece for the new restroom building at Hidden Beach County Park in Aptos.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Baine’s Nine: Nine necessary know-abouts for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, Oct. 17-24
With the weekend nearly here, get your B9 shot in the form of Baine’s Nine, Wallace Baine’s recommendations for things to do around Santa Cruz County via Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
This week in Santa Cruz County business: An El Pajaro CDC milestone and Harts Fabric on the move
In Santa Cruz County business news this week, Jessica M. Pasko reports on the legacy of successful food and other small businesses that have been developed in El Pajaro Community Development Corporation’s 45 years. Harts Fabric is moving to a new Seabright location, and Terra & Self is closing its Santa Cruz store to go online-only.
Posted inLatest News
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.
Posted inRecreation & Sports
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 inFood & Drink
Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, Oct. 11-17
Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli highlights top events happening around Santa Cruz County in the coming week, plus more listings from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
