Here they are, nine events and happenings carefully curated just for you. It’s the midsummer’s-dream B9 list:
Scotts Valley
Posted inEducation
Scotts Valley Montessori school stirs controversy with policy limiting gender, religion talks in class
Several families told Lookout they’re leaving Montessori Community School after the director this spring limited discussions of gender identity, religion and social movements in the classroom. Families and one teacher say three out of five teachers are also leaving because of the changes at the Scotts Valley school.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Isolated Mountain Charlie residents receive a reality check — and some hope — following community meeting
Life for dozens of families has been disrupted since a February landslide knocked out an important Santa Cruz Mountain thoroughfare. During a town hall meeting last week, county officials estimated a permanent fix to, at best, be three years away.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Summer guide: Your top events in the Santa Cruz summer
From music, beer, art and wine festivals to an array of entertainment at the Beach Boardwalk, ambitious productions on local stages and annual traditions like the Wharf to Wharf race, summer options are virtually endless in Santa Cruz County (and beyond).
Posted inLatest News
Mountain Charlie nightmare: Santa Cruz Mountains residents isolated by road failures still seeking answers
Since Feb. 29, Mountain Charlie Road, which stretches toward the northern boundary of Santa Cruz County, has been cut off by a major landslide. Despite desperation from residents, county, state and federal officials have until now offered few solutions – and a fix could take three to five years.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Fireworks-free Fourth fun: Your guide to celebrating Independence Day in Santa Cruz County
The Fourth of July in Santa Cruz County won’t have fireworks, but it’s heavy on parades and community celebrations, from Boulder Creek to Watsonville.
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Camping ordinance iced as Santa Cruz County wildfire fears grow
Hearing a public desperately concerned about increasing wildfire risk, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to stall a proposal that would have expanded camping opportunities on private property throughout the county.
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Carmageddon: Is your nearby road being resurfaced this summer?
Various roads throughout Santa Cruz County will undergo resurfacing over the next few months, all funded by 2016’s Measure D. However, the extensive repaving project is largely “a drop in the bucket” when it comes to improving county road conditions.
Posted inFood & Drink
Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, June 14-20
Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli highlights top events happening around Santa Cruz County in the coming week, plus more listings from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
Posted inRecreation & Sports
Where graduating Santa Cruz County student-athletes will play sports in college
In his final roundup of the 2023-24 academic year, Thomas Frey looks at where Santa Cruz County stars across the high school sports landscape will be continuing their careers at the next level.