A small but growing number of Santa Cruz County restaurants and grocery stores are using the Too Good To Go app to sell leftover food in discounted “surprise bags,” helping reduce waste while recouping some costs. Customers trade choice for steep savings, and businesses say the program not only keeps food out of landfills but can also bring in new patrons.
Capitola & Soquel
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El apagón deja a más de 18,000 residentes del condado de Santa Cruz sin electricidad la tarde del viernes
Un apagón causado por un problema de equipo en una subestación de Pacific Gas & Electric cerca del Hospital Dominican en Live Oak dejó a casi 18,500 residentes del condado de Santa Cruz sin electricidad la tarde del viernes.
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Outage leaves more than 18,000 Santa Cruz County residents without power Friday afternoon
A power outage caused by an equipment issue at a Pacific Gas & Electric substation near Dominican Hospital in Live Oak left nearly 18,500 Santa Cruz County residents without power Friday afternoon.
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Friday evening traffic: Lane closures on Hwy 1, SR-152, SR-129, Hwy 9; delays
Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Best of Santa Cruz County arts & food events this weekend, April 16-19
With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County with a recommendation from Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
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Thursday evening traffic: Highway 1, SR-152 lane closures; Glenwood Cutoff closed
Thursday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inHousing & Development
Group of local contractors to use straw bales to build low-income housing on Mount Calvary Church property in Soquel
A group of local contractors is hoping to address both homelessness and climate change with their project to build six new “tiny homes” using natural materials.
Posted inFood & Drink
A call for help brings diners back to Dharma’s, but long-term challenges remain
After years of mounting costs and declining business, longstanding vegetarian restaurant Dharma’s in Capitola warned it could close, prompting an immediate surge of community support that filled tables and boosted short-term revenue. As owner Yogi Shapiro prepares to take over from his father, he’s now working to adjust prices, portions and the restaurant’s model to stay viable in a changing dining landscape.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of April 7
Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County must register with the county clerk. Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses to report on new businesses starting in the area.
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Carmageddon: RTC approves ’26-27 budget, next steps in operating rail line
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission on Thursday approved its proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, which is similar to the current year’s budget. It also approved agreements in the process of becoming the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line’s operator.
