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Capitola & Soquel
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Santa Cruz County 2024 elections: What we know at the filing deadline about who is running
The field is set for Santa Cruz County’s nonpartisan general election on Nov. 5. Scotts Valley Mayor Randy Johnson chose not to seek reelection after 28 years on the city council. In Watsonville, former Cabrillo College trustee Martha Vega is challenging Mayor Vanessa Quiroz-Carter for city council. And there are competitive races for offices ranging from county supervisor to local fire districts. But not all of the 108 seats up for election have attracted candidates, and most races will not be competitive.
Posted inFood & Drink
Coming to Santa Cruz County school cafeterias: More meals made from scratch
Last week, staff members from kitchens at five different local school districts participated in a weeklong training on how to incorporate more from-scratch foods into their menus. Since California’s Universal Meals Program launched during the pandemic, local schools have seen a surge in students getting at least one meal per day on campus. New funding is making it easier for schools to pursue more healthy options for kids, but school representatives say their biggest challenges are logistical, including time for training and preparation, and having adequate staff.
Posted inFood & Drink
Lily Belli on Food: Pete’s Fish House joining local wave of sustainable seafood, eyes on the wine harvest and one great party trick
Santa Cruz County food & drink news from Lookout’s Lily Belli.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
In the Public Interest: The Everest-esque task of paying for affordable housing and other takeaways from Lookout’s housing panel
Inside Santa Cruz County politics and policy with Lookout correspondent Christopher Neely.
Posted inFood & Drink
Seafood restaurant Pete’s Fish House aims to bring riviera dining to Capitola Village
Restaurateur Sarah Orr, owner of Margaritaville in Capitola and Stokes Adobe in Monterey, will open Pete’s Fish House on the corner of the Esplanade in Capitola Village in August. She’s working with local chefs Anthony Kresge and Desmond Schneider to create a menu that highlights fresh oysters, crudo, chilled seafood and other coastal cuisine, alongside second-story views of Monterey Bay.
Posted inEducation
Cabrillo College board seeks applicants for vacant seat after member Martha Vega resigns
Martha Vega resigned from the Cabrillo College governing board Thursday, leaving an open seat. College officials are seeking applicants to serve out her remaining term on the seven-member board, which is up for election this November.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Hot summer for tourism, new Santa Cruz Accelerates cohort, Universal Audio hires
In this week’s local business roundup, Jessica M. Pasko reports on a second summer of growth for Santa Cruz County’s tourism industry; eight local startups being picked to compete for seed funding; new executive hires at Universal Audio and changes at other local businesses.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Study: California wildfire smoke contributed to 52,000 premature deaths over 10 years
When wildfires rage, the immediate threat is obvious – but smoke from the fires actually kills far more people than the flames. As fires become more frequent, that smoke is leading to a public health crisis. In a new study published in the journal Science Advances, we found that wildfire smoke likely contributed to more […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Lily Belli on Food: Dos Pescados opens in Seascape, Food Talk coming to Ulterior, and Watsonville Strawberry Festival returns
LILY BELLI ON FOOD July 30, 2024 Welcome to Lily Belli on Food, a weekly food-focused newsletter from Lookout’s food and drink correspondent, Lily Belli. Keep reading for the latest local food news for Santa Cruz County – plus a few fun odds and ends from my own life and around the web. … New […]