Clay Hausmann, a local comedian, is taking the stage once again to perform his comedy routine, “Empty Nest and All the Rest,” focusing on parents whose kids are growing up and soaring off into adulthood.
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Carmageddon: RTC approves ’26-27 budget, next steps in operating rail line
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission on Thursday approved its proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, which is similar to the current year’s budget. It also approved agreements in the process of becoming the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line’s operator.
Posted inFood & Drink
Village Foods meal delivery expands toward Live Oak storefront after rapid rise
A Santa Cruz mom launched Village Foods to help people solve the nightly dinner dilemma, and the meal delivery service has quickly taken off. Less than a year in, the business is expanding into its own Live Oak storefront as founder Kelly Langstaff builds on both a national trend and a deeply personal mission to support busy families like her own.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Weekender: A vegan challenge, First Friday and Easter fun
Your cheat sheet for eating well and going out this weekend in Santa Cruz County.
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Best of Santa Cruz County recreation, arts & food events this weekend, April 2-5
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.
Posted inFood & Drink
27 participating restaurants debut new vegan options for countywide April challenge
More than two dozen restaurants countywide are debuting new plant-based dishes as part of April’s inaugural Santa Cruz Vegan Chef Challenge. The event, organized by Vegan Outreach, aims to expand vegan options and encourage broader interest in plant-based eating, with a winning restaurant to be announced in May.
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Magnitude 4.6 earthquake shakes Santa Cruz County early Thursday morning
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake centered just east of Boulder Creek jolted Santa Cruz County residents awake at 1:41 a.m. Thursday.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of March 31
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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Monday evening traffic: Highway 1 overnight closure; Hwy 17 crash; Hwy 9 delays
Monday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of March 24
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.