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Eastside / Live Oak / Pleasure Point
Eastside Santa Cruz, Live Oak and Pleasure Point neighborhoods
Posted inPolitics & Policy
In the Public Interest: Santa Cruz City Council reopens its debate over license plate readers
A look at what’s happening in Santa Cruz County politics & policy, from Flock Safety cameras in the city of Santa Cruz to Mid-County power outages and a “peace deal” on the passenger rail and trail.
Posted inLatest News
Carmageddon: Fred Keeley and Manu Koenig believe they’ve found a ‘peace deal’ on rail and trail
Facing major cost overruns on a stretch of the Coastal Rail Trail and the risk of losing millions in state funding for the project, Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley and District 1 County Supervisor Manu Koenig believe they have found a way to move the trail along faster while continuing work on a passenger rail service.
Posted inFood & Drink
Santa Cruz Mushrooms blooms in Live Oak, offering rare varieties and a peek behind the curtain
Chris and Tiffany Phillips have transformed their former shower door shop in Live Oak into Santa Cruz Mushrooms, a boutique indoor farm where they grow ultra-fresh culinary fungi.
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
I live at Dominican Oaks – I’m alarmed by the Workbench high-rise proposed next to us
Live Oak resident Virginia Lieb is alarmed about a proposed six-story builder’s remedy project planned for 3500 Paul Sweet Rd. She says the development would overwhelm the narrow dead-end street that serves as the only evacuation route for the Dominican Oaks senior community and others.
Posted inLatest News
Surfer rescued from The Hook during rough waters Nov. 5 dies
Nathaniel J. Ramirez, a 19-year-old Morgan Hill resident rescued from dangerous conditions off Pleasure Point on Nov. 5, died two days later from injuries sustained in the incident, according to Santa Cruz County authorities. Officials say the cause of death remains under investigation.
Posted inFood & Drink
Eaters Digest: Chef’s mushroom mix at Santa Cruz Mushrooms
If fungi are part of your Thanksgiving feast plans (or you just have a seasonal craving), Lily Belli highlights a Live Oak spot you might want to check out.
Posted inLatest News
Friday evening traffic: Highway 1 car fire closes both lanes near Davenport
Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, Nov. 20-27
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.
Posted inLatest News
Wednesday evening traffic: Highway 17, SR-129 lane closures; Silver Alert in Aptos
Wednesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.