Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Westside / Downtown
Mane Kitchen & Cocktails opens in former Betty’s Eat Inn space with steaks, caviar and cocktails
Mane Kitchen & Cocktails, opened in late October by industry veterans Desmond Schneider and Julianna Mireles, brings polished service, standout cocktails and a bistro-style menu to a prime downtown Santa Cruz location.
Police arrest two suspects in October Beach Flats Park shooting
The Santa Cruz Police Department has arrested two suspects in connection with an October shooting near Beach Flats Park in Santa Cruz.
Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, Dec. 18-25
With the weekend nearly here and the holiday season in full swing, check out Wallace Baine’s Best 9 recommendations for things to do around Santa Cruz County via Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
Annual Parking for Hope campaign returns to downtown Santa Cruz for the holidays
Parking for Hope, a campaign that has raised more than $285,000 for local nonprofit Hope Services via proceeds from downtown Santa Cruz parking meters, kicks off its 11th year Thursday.
Thursday evening traffic: Highway 17 closures, pedestrian hit on Soquel Dr
Thursday trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Current, former residents file lawsuit against UC-owned Hilltop apartments
Nineteen current and former residents have filed a lawsuit against Hilltop apartments and property manager Greystar, alleging negligence, substandard repairs and habitability violations after sewage flooding, mold and unresolved maintenance issues in the University of California-owned complex.
Applications open for Santa Cruz city arts commission
The City of Santa Cruz is seeking applicants for a position on its arts commission, to be appointed by District 5 City Councilmember Susie O’Hara for a three-year term.
Santa Cruz bartenders shake, stir and sprint at Venus Spirits’ third annual competition
Bartenders from across Santa Cruz County packed Venus Spirits’ Westside tasting room for a raucous, holiday-themed bartending competition that mixed creative cocktails, speed challenges and theatrics, drawing support from an industry crowd.
This week in Santa Cruz County business: County ranked in GoFundMe’s top 10 for donations; investors snapping up local homes
An annual report from crowdfunding and fundraising platform GoFundMe spotlights big generosity from our small county, Jessica M. Pasko reports in her weekly look at local business. She’s also got news on real estate trends, dates, names and numbers to know and more.

