With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County with a recommendation from Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
Eastside / Live Oak / Pleasure Point
Eastside Santa Cruz, Live Oak and Pleasure Point neighborhoods
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Santa Cruz mayoral field begins to fill out as three familiar names enter race
Three new candidates have entered the race for Santa Cruz mayor — Ami Chen Mills, Joy Schendledecker and Chris Krohn — all of whom have either previously held or run for office or have been politically active outside of elected office. They join Ryan Coonerty and Gillian Greensite in vying to replace Fred Keeley.
Posted inFood & Drink
Pescavore founder’s defense attorney moves to dismiss some charges; jury trial set for March 23
Clarice Owens, the entrepreneur behind Pescavore tuna jerky, appeared in Santa Cruz County Superior Court on Wednesday ahead of a late-March jury trial on one felony stalking charge and 34 misdemeanor counts related to alleged online harassment and restraining order violations. Her public defender is arguing to dismiss 14 counts, including the felony charge, citing a lack of evidence.
Posted inFood & Drink
Lily Belli on Food: Cat & Cloud’s union push; AI controversy at Salty Otter; April’s vegan chef challenge
In the return of her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli notes unionization efforts at local coffee chain Cat & Cloud and a downtown Santa Cruz restaurant changing its logo over artificial intelligence backlash, and looks ahead to a plant-based April.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of March 3
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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Cat & Cloud café workers move to form a union — and they won’t need an election to do it
Just two days after Cat & Cloud café workers sent a letter to the company’s owners to formally announce their intention to unionize, the employees’ union heard from the owners’ attorneys, saying they would recognize the union without an election.
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Murray Street Bridge to allow two-way traffic controlled by signals starting Monday
The City of Santa Cruz will allow two-way traffic along the open lane of the Murray Street Bridge on Monday.
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Friday evening traffic: Car hits traffic light, debris at Soquel Ave.; lane, signal closures
Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Best of Santa Cruz County arts & food events this weekend, Feb. 26-March 1
With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County with a specially curated list from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Santa Cruz City Council explores age, speed limits for e-bikes as they zoom through the city
City councilmembers say residents complain to them about speeding and reckless e-bike riders, and at their meeting this week said they want to explore pilot programs that preserve access to bikes for young people while keeping streets and sidewalks safe.