New Leaf Community Markets will open a new, larger grocery store on 41st Avenue in the King’s Plaza Shopping Center in Capitola on Nov. 9. The old location in the nearby Begonia Plaza will close Nov. 8.
Capitola & Soquel
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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 inArts & Entertainment
Family-friendly events in Santa Cruz County, Oct. 18-20
A roundup of fall family-friendly events in Santa Cruz County this weekend.
Posted inFood & Drink
Lily Belli on Food: Will Santa Cruz find a new grocery store for downtown space?
Lily Belli examines what downtown Santa Cruz grocery shopping could look like after New Leaf’s departure and peers ahead to Halloween-themed events at Vim and Venus Spirits in her Tuesday newsletter.
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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.
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Lengyel murder trial ends with fiery barbs between defense, prosecutors
The murder trial of Theobald Lengyel ended on Wednesday, with jurors now deliberating whether the former musician is guilty of first-degree murder or a lesser charge in the death of his girlfriend, Capitola resident Alice “Alix” Herrmann. The defense argued that Lengyel was provoked, while prosecutors alleged premeditation.
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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.
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Jury finds Theobald Lengyel guilty of murdering Alice Herrmann
Theobald Lengyel was found guilty of murder in the first degree by a Santa Cruz County jury on Thursday, after a weekslong trial in which prosecutors depicted the former Mr. Bungle alternative rock musician as someone with a pattern of abusive and violent behavior that culminated with the murder of his girlfriend, Capitola resident Alice “Alix” Herrmann, in December 2023.
Posted inHousing & Development
With housing complex planned, iconic Silver Spur will host community meeting on its fate
A community meeting is set for Oct. 17 to outline developments for a housing project at the site of the beloved Silver Spur restaurant in Soquel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Weekender: Morby’s Quarry festival canceled, Capitola fireworks, RIP Richard Mayhew
In his weekly newsletter covering Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, Wallace Baine reports that an event scheduled for UCSC’s Quarry Amphitheater has been canceled, looks ahead to Sunday’s Monte Foundation fireworks extravaganza, notes what could be the last local show for Bay Area rapper Lyrics Born and notes the passing of Soquel painter Richard Mayhew.