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Watsonville’s El Frijolito adds takeout-only taco spot near Highway 1
Watsonville mainstay El Frijolito has opened a second location, Tacos El Frijolito, offering a takeout-only menu of Mexican staples near the Highway 1 corridor. The expansion builds on the family-run restaurant’s…
Lily Belli on Food: Salmon season opens; Grey Bears expands; and ramen-slurping poetry
The latest in Santa Cruz County food & drink news, notes, event recommendations and more from Lookout correspondent Lily Belli.
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After years of shutdown, commercial salmon season to open May 1, with staggered dates
After a three-year closure, salmon fishing has reopened in the Monterey Bay Area with limited quotas and staggered seasons designed to support a cautious recovery. While the season remains tightly managed,…
Grey Bears plans major warehouse expansion to meet growing demand for senior services
Grey Bears, a longtime Santa Cruz nonprofit serving seniors and food-insecure residents, plans to move its overcrowded operations from aging facilities into a renovated warehouse next door by 2028. The $9.6…
A call for help brings diners back to Dharma’s, but long-term challenges remainÂ
After years of mounting costs and declining business, longstanding vegetarian restaurant Dharma’s in Capitola warned it could close, prompting an immediate surge of community support that filled tables and boosted short-term…
Weekender: Comic Con in Capitola; MAH celebrates 30 years; Vintage Fashion takes over downtown
Your cheat sheet for eating well and going out in Santa Cruz County this weekend.
Best of Santa Cruz County arts & food events this weekend, April 9-12
With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County with a recommendation from Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
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