A federally funded Head Start child care program run by Encompass Community Services has temporarily closed due to the ongoing government shutdown, leaving 250 children without care and 91 staff members out of work. Encompass partnered with Pajaro Valley Unified School District to offer limited temporary placements while awaiting the program’s reopening.
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Posted inFood & Drink
Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, Oct. 31-Nov. 6
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.
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Friday evening traffic: Wrong-way driver stopped in Watsonville; DUI crash in San Lorenzo Valley; Hwy 9 one-way closure
Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Día de los Muertos around Santa Cruz County
The wonderful Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos has been an occasion for big public events around Santa Cruz County for years, and this year is no different
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Weekender: Halloween and Día de los Muertos take center stage
Around Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, complete with recommendations for things to do this weekend and beyond, with Lookout correspondent Wallace Baine.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, Oct. 30-Nov. 6
With the weekend nearly here, check out Wallace Baine’s Best 9 recommendations for things to do around Santa Cruz County via Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
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Thursday evening traffic: One-way closure on Hwy 9; Richmond Dr. closed; gas work
Thursday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Wednesday evening traffic: Crash on Hwy 1 at Buena Vista; Hwy 9 closure at Prospect
Wednesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inEducation
Watsonville High student was suspended previously for fighting, aggressive behavior before Oct. 23 attacks
A Watsonville High School student arrested in last week’s assault had previously been suspended for fighting and was already facing possible expulsion for aggressive behavior, according to district and union officials.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Oct. 28
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.