SUNDAY READS December 31, 2023 ‘23 and me: Midtown(?!), Joby, Riverwalk, MMA and more … my year covering Santa Cruz County The year is over and it’s time to look back at Lookout’s most memorable stories of 2023, which included everything from futuristic helicopters to mastodon fossils. Continue reading… 10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz […]
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‘23 and me: Midtown(?!), Joby, Riverwalk, MMA and more … my year covering Santa Cruz County
The year is over and it’s time to look back at Lookout’s most memorable stories of 2023, which included everything from futuristic helicopters to mastodon fossils.
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Capitola Village restaurants shoot for a New Year’s Eve reopening after huge swells
Capitola Village restaurants got by with just minimal impacts from this week’s large swells, and many of them hope to reopen by New Year’s Eve. Some are even shooting for a Saturday dinner opening, while others are already serving customers again.
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Santa Cruz County storm update: Risk of high tides and huge swells remain despite overnight reprieve
Santa Cruz County was spared major damage from overnight rains, though coastal communities remained under threat from waves as high as 40 feet Saturday morning. With tides set to peak around noon, local officials urged residents and visitors to steer clear of the coast.
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Lookout PM: The Midway opens its doors, huge waves batter SC County, and 2023 in photos
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: Chicken & rice porridge at The Midway The Midway opened its doors this week, and Lily reports on her first meal at the new restaurant. Storm […]
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Evacuation warnings, power outages as Santa Cruz County braces for more rain, wind and swells
The next round of rain is set to begin Friday afternoon, in time for the evening commute. The storm is expected to bring 1 to 2 inches in low-lying parts of the county and 2 to 4 inches in the Santa Cruz Mountains, along with strong winds and a 15-20% chance of isolated thunderstorms.
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10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of December 29
Are you on the lookout for a new career path in Santa Cruz County? Look no further! We’ve curated a list of the top 10 Santa Cruz County job opportunities recently posted to our job board, spanning various industries and roles. Whether you’re a recent graduate, seasoned professional, or someone seeking a fresh start, Santa […]
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Morning Lookout: Big waves’ damage and what’s next, NYE bubbly and 2023 in photos
Friday’s top headlines from around Santa Cruz County, including reports on the damage from Thursday’s big waves and high tides, what’s next for battered coastal areas, recommendations for New Year’s Eve events and bubbly, and a look back at 2023 in photos.
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Donald Trump will stay on California GOP presidential primary ballot
After top state courts in Colorado and Maine ruled that Donald Trump could not appear on primary ballots because of his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection, Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber decided to keep the Republican front-runner on GOP ballots in March.
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2023 in photos: A year of Santa Cruz County tears and triumphs
Lookout photojournalist Kevin Painchaud shares the top moments he captured on camera in 2023, from winter storms to the surfing contests.