Max Talley, a writer living in Santa Barbara, set two pivotal chapters of his recent book “Peace, Love & Haight” in Santa Cruz. Here, he explains why the Beach Boardwalk and the drive north up Highway 1 figure into his hippie crime novel set in 1969.
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Posted inHealth & Wellness
Retired Santa Cruz physician joins national board of Doctors for America
Santa Cruz resident Dr. Jeoffry Gordon has been named to the national board of directors of Doctors for America, a national nonprofit that advocates for policies that improve the health of patients and communities.
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Candlelight vigil in Santa Cruz to honor victims of Iran protests
Santa Cruz Vice Mayor Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson and UC Santa Cruz students plan to gather at the downtown clocktower on Saturday evening to honor those who have died in Iran’s antigovernment protests.
Posted inFood & Drink
Best of Santa Cruz County food & arts events this weekend, Jan. 15-19
With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County, with a recommendation from Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Exploring hidden light: Steven Haddock brings ocean’s radiant secrets to life
In “The Radiant Sea,” scientists from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute bring together a lifetime of research and photography of deep-sea creatures. A book event Friday will dive into the role of light in the ocean’s depths with a presentation, demonstration, videos and a Q&A session.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Couple steals $18,000 in gold jewelry from downtown Santa Cruz store
Two thieves posing as wedding shoppers stole about $18,000 in gold jewelry from Golden Bliss on Pacific Avenue on Saturday evening, part of a broader surge in jewelry heists statewide as gold prices hit record highs.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
From Santa Cruz, a local politician watches Iran’s deadly protests and waits for news
Santa Cruz Vice Mayor Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson says she has lost contact with relatives in Iran amid the regime’s escalating crackdown on nationwide antigovernment protests.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Joby expands in Ohio, national recognition for local astronomers, longtime music rehearsal space hits market
Santa Cruz-based Joby Aviation has purchased a second manufacturing facility in Ohio, the American Astronomical Society honors three UC Santa Cruz scientists and Santa Cruz Rehearsal Studios is up for sale – Jessica M. Pasko has all that and more in his weekly look at local business.
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Santa Cruz Fire Department transitions to new numbering system for stations
The Santa Cruz Fire Department is now using a two-digit number for its fire stations, switching from four-digit numbers ending in 12, something that had become problematic during large incidents requiring multiple units.
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City council votes to end Santa Cruz’s contract with Flock Safety
The Santa Cruz City Council voted 6-1 to end the city’s contract with Flock Safety at its Tuesday meeting following data breaches, community pushback, and a recommendation from three councilmembers that the city pull out of the contract.