The Santa Cruz High and Aptos High boys and girls basketball teams are moving toward possible collisions in the Division III Central Coast Section basketball playoffs. Other local schools advancing include the Soquel High boys and girls teams from Scotts Valley High, St. Francis High, Pacific Collegiate and Monte Vista Christian.
Eastside / Live Oak / Pleasure Point
Eastside Santa Cruz, Live Oak and Pleasure Point neighborhoods
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Hector Marin for Santa Cruz City Council District 2: We need more Latino representation in government
Hector Marin argues that Santa Cruz needs his “community first” principle and that the city’s Latino residents need better representation. He advocates for “true” affordable housing at the very low-income level and says his experience as a renter is important for the council.
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‘Water coming through the fire alarms’: School districts ask voters to approve measures to fund backlog of repairs, upgrades
Three Santa Cruz County school districts are asking voters to approve bonds and parcel taxes in the upcoming March election. District leaders told Lookout what they plan to use the funds for and why they’re important.
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Hear from Santa Cruz City Council District 1 candidates in their own words
Hear from Santa Cruz City Council District 1 candidates David Tannaci and Gabriela Trigueiro as they answer the question, “How will you provide the sort of leadership our community needs and how are you prepared to meet the moment as it arises?”
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David Tannaci for Santa Cruz City Council District 1: I bring a work ethic, an open heart and understanding of water and environmental issues
David Tannaci believes his experience in a variety of roles makes him the best candidate for a Santa Cruz City Council seat.
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Gabriela Trigueiro for Santa Cruz City Council District 1: I will bring inclusivity and compassion
Gabriela Trigueiro believes her inclusive nature and lived experience make her the best candidate for city council.
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‘We’re in crisis’: Live Oak School District parents and teachers speak to budget shortfall, likely layoffs
Live Oak School District’s board heard from teachers and parents Wednesday on the recent news that the board faced a financing crisis. Among the concerns: higher-than-average administrative costs and preserving the jobs most important to student well-being.
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Live Oak School District, facing ‘budget crisis’ amid declining enrollment, plans layoffs
With Live Oak School District projected to come in well below state solvency requirement for the 2024-25 fiscal year, the district’s governing board could approve layoffs within a month. Educators and administrators cite declining enrollment as a key factor.
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Clashing on the issues: District 1 county supervisor candidates, Measure M debaters take the stage
In Lookout’s second candidate forum of the 2024 election season, candidates vying to represent District 1 on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors and both Measure M advocates and opponents took to the stage to discuss and debate everything from transit and budgets to housing and inclusionary rates. The primary election is set for March 5.
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Richard Thornton, Olympian and swim coach, dies at The Hook in Santa Cruz
Legendary Bay Area swim coach and U.S. Olympian Richard Thornton died Thursday while preparing to surf at The Hook in Santa Cruz. In a Facebook post, his younger brother said Thornton, 65, died “doing what he loved.”