Ryder Walding, 17, will compete in the prone paddling world championships this Sunday. After a year of intense training, he aims to conquer one of the sport’s most grueling races: a 32-mile paddle from Molokai to Oahu in Hawaii.
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Parents, teachers protest decision to end Barrios Unidos mentorship program at Pajaro Valley High
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Lookout PM: Stagnaro Bros’ cioppino, Santa Cruz County ranks poorly in bike, alcohol-related crashes; Pellerin bill stalled
Welcome to Friday night’s Lookout PM. Be sure to sign up for our breaking news email alerts here and take advantage of our breaking news texts by signing up here. Eaters Digest: Giovanni’s Famous Cioppino at Stagnaro Bros. Seafood Restaurant Lily Belli finds herself on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf for this week’s recommended bite. Her Friday newsletter […]
Eaters Digest: Giovanni’s Famous Cioppino at Stagnaro Bros. Seafood Restaurant
Lily Belli finds herself on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf for this week’s recommended bite. Her Friday newsletter also includes standout food & drink events and news you might’ve missed.
Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, July 18-24
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.
Aptos Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, July 18
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Bonny Doon / Davenport Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, July 18
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