After 60 years of fundraising, the Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club is throwing itself a party to celebrate $4 million in scholarships, accessible playgrounds and grants to charities both local and international.
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Two surfers rescued at The Hook, one hospitalized
Two surfers were rescued from rough waters at The Hook off the intersection of East Cliff Drive and 41st Avenue on Wednesday morning, one of whom was hospitalized.
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Santa Cruz Children’s Museum offers free admission to residents affected by government shutdown
The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery is offering free admission to residents affected by the government shutdown, including federal employees, Head Start families and employees and EBT/SNAP cardholders during the shutdown and while SNAP benefits are delayed.
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Lily Belli on Food: Mane Kitchen & Cocktails opens downtown; Hanloh ending run at Bad Animal; Capitola Mall’s new sweet spot
In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli gets a first taste of Art Deco-inspired Mane Kitchen & Cocktails, reports on the end of chef Lalita Kaewsawang’s Thai pop-up at Bad Animal, notes the opening of Spontaneous Confections in the Capitola Mall and plenty more from around Santa Cruz County food & drink.
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Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Nov. 4
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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Capitola Plein Air art festival celebrates 10th year with events through Sunday
Dozens of artists are participating in Capitola Plein Air this week through Sunday, an event focused on outdoor painting and capturing the city’s coastal landscapes and historic architecture.
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Hazardous beach conditions, high tides and more rain in forecast for Santa Cruz County
Long-period swells, high tides and an incoming storm system could mean an eventful weather week around Santa Cruz County.
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Eaters Digest: Hamachi collar at Yakitori Toriman
A buttery, smoke-kissed fish dish from Yakitori Toriman is Lily Belli’s recommended local bite this week, and her Friday newsletter also spotlights upcoming food & drink events to check out and stories you might’ve missed.
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Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, Oct. 31-Nov. 6
Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli highlights top events happening around Santa Cruz County this weekend and into next week, plus more listings from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
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Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, Oct. 30-Nov. 6
With the weekend nearly here, check out Wallace Baine’s Best 9 recommendations for things to do around Santa Cruz County via Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.