At Shoreline Middle School, Principal Colleen Martin and Assistant Principal Melissa Nix have built a rare, enduring partnership that blends accountability, empathy and humor — earning them a reputation as the school’s “dream team.”
Eastside / Live Oak / Pleasure Point
Eastside Santa Cruz, Live Oak and Pleasure Point neighborhoods
Posted inPolitics & Policy
In the Public Interest: Decision day looms for Santa Cruz’s dueling affordable housing ballot measures
This week’s newsletter covering Santa Cruz County politics and policy highlights the stretch run for Measures B and C in the city of Santa Cruz, what’s on agendas for local city councils and commissions and other stories you might have missed.
Posted inLatest News
Monday evening traffic: Bear Creek Rd crash, Hwy 9 closure, Aptos Hwy 1 incident
Monday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inLatest News
Carmageddon: Final train report, Capitola Ave. bridge nears reopening, next steps for Grand Ave. pathway
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission published its final passenger rail concept report, setting up a crucial December discussion; meanwhile, the Capitola Avenue bridge is set to reopen by year’s end, and an update on the crumbling Grand Avenue pathway on Depot Hill.
Posted inFood & Drink
Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, Oct. 24-30
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.
Posted inWestside / Downtown
Weekender: Halloween tricks and treats galore, powerhouse comics duo at the Rio and a memorable ‘Misery’
Around Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, complete with recommendations for things to do this weekend and beyond, with Lookout correspondent Wallace Baine.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, Oct. 23-30
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.
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Thursday evening traffic: Highway 9 one-way traffic; Twin Lakes, Corralitos closures
Thursday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inHousing & Development
County planning commission approves Workbench project on Capitola Road; neighbors plan appeal
The Santa Cruz County Planning Commission unanimously approved a contentious housing project in Live Oak. The project, a 57-unit apartment complex on 841 Capitola Rd., is led by local development and architecture firm Workbench.
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Wednesday evening traffic: Highway 17 closed overnight Oct. 25-26 for repairs
Wednesday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.