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Scotts Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, Oct. 20
Tuesday news for Scotts Valley.
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San Lorenzo Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, Oct. 20
Tuesday news for the San Lorenzo Valley.
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California state workers are about to strike. What that means for the DMV, EDD, parks and more
California state government’s largest union is scheduled to strike this week. It could affect services at a number of offices that people visit every day, including the Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Tuesday evening traffic: Highway 9 lane closures, Hwy 1 paving, smoke reports
Tuesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inFood & Drink
Where to find antojitos in Santa Cruz County: Six spots for Mexican snacks and sweets
Antojitos, the colorful, indulgent Mexican snacks that range from loaded chips and fresh fruit to elaborate ice cream creations, are gaining popularity in Santa Cruz County, with family-run shops bringing a taste of home to new communities. From a concha ice cream sandwich in Ben Lomond to Tostilocos and candy-stuffed watermelon in Watsonville, here are six local spots to explore the playful world of antojitos.
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Meet the candidates: Scotts Valley has three candidates vying for two city council seats
Three candidates – Danny Reber, incumbent Greg Wimp and Michael Zeller – are running for two seats on the Scotts Valley City Council. Hear from each in their own words with short videos.
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Scotts Valley voters deserve more answers before raising the hotel tax to 13%
Measure G would give Scotts Valley the highest hotel tax rate in Santa Cruz County, writes Santa Cruz County Hotel & Lodging Association President Bijal Patel. Patel says the city moved forward with the new tax proposal without an independent economic study or meaningful dialogue with local hotels, which supported a smaller increase to 12%. Higher taxes might help the city, but they could hurt hotel workers, local businesses and tourism, he writes. Also, he worries the revenue will go into the city’s general fund without a specified purpose.
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Lookout PM: UCSC corpse flower set to bloom once again, Girl Grom Surf Club, the latest on local traffic safety
Welcome to Monday night’s Lookout PM.
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UCSC corpse flower set to bloom just in time for Halloween — and it stinks
A corpse flower at UC Santa Cruz is getting ready to bloom for only the second time since it arrived in 2012, and it could open right around Halloween. The bloom is short-lived and smells terrible, and it could pull in big crowds again. In 2022, thousands of people came to see (and smell) it.