The munchies will abound on Saturday, and Lily Belli highlights some Santa Cruz County spots to satisfy those 4/20 cravings.
Watsonville / Pajaro
Posted inPolitics & Policy
RTC affirms support for contested design of Mid-County rail trail, pushing supes to do the same
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission affirmed its commitment to the “ultimate” configuration of Segments 10 and 11 of the Coastal Rail Trail, which the county board of supervisors failed to approve in March. The board of supervisors is set to vote on the project once again on April 30.
Posted inLatest News
Fatal 2022 midair collision at Watsonville airport ruled pilot error in final report
Pilot error was likely the cause of a midair collision that killed three people at Watsonville Municipal Airport in August 2022, the National Transportation Safety Board has found. The agency released its report March 28.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
This week in Santa Cruz County business: New fitness center planned for Midtown, Chamber honors local leaders, no ’24 salmon season
In her weekly roundup of local business, Jessica M. Pasko spotlights local gym owners with big plans for a former Rite Aid, covers the Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce’s annual gala and runs down names, numbers and dates to know.
Posted inRecreation & Sports
High school sports roundup: Aptos, Santa Cruz, Soquel battle for SCCAL baseball supremacy
In this week’s roundup of Santa Cruz County high school sports action, Thomas Frey recaps a tight Santa Cruz Athletic League baseball race, softball heroics, a boys tennis showdown and happenings in the pool.
Posted inFood & Drink
Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, April 12-18
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 inArts & Entertainment
Weekender: Spike Wong’s star turn, gathering of local performing greats and Cabrillo Fest announces lineup
Arts and entertainment news, notes and happenings from around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inEducation
New PVUSD superintendent will ‘listen and learn’ before deciding on ethnic studies contract controversy
Incoming Pajaro Valley Unified School District superintendent Heather Contreras says she plans to do her due diligence on whether the district should reconsider a controversial decision not to renew its contract with a consultant who helped guide the creation of its ethnic studies curriculum. Many students and teachers say the district has taken too long to reconsider that decision.
Posted inHousing & Development
Santa Cruz County housing market heating up as spring and summer near
The spring and summer housing market is beginning to manifest in Santa Cruz, with the county seeing more than 20 more home sales in March than it did in February. It’s still a seller’s market, though, and buyers are working creatively with lenders and real estate agents to navigate the crowded and competitive market.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
In the Public Interest: A big week for decision-makers up and down Santa Cruz County
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors and city councils in Watsonville and Santa Cruz take on notable agenda items at Tuesday meetings. Christopher Neely previews it all, plus other news and notes from the local politics and policy scene, in his weekly newsletter.