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As beloved craft breweries close around the state, beer lovers wonder what’s next
Changing consumer tastes, market saturation and rising costs from tariffs has forced the closure of some of the most beloved craft breweries in California.
Lily Belli on Food: Verve workers OK union deal; Uncork Corralitos returns; Teen Kitchen Project expanding
In a busy Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli reports that workers at six Verve Coffee Roasters cafés unanimously approved the contract they negotiated with the Santa Cruz-based company’s owners, previews an annual…
Weekender: Open Studios and Open Farms
Your cheat sheet for eating well and going out this weekend around Santa Cruz County.
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, Oct. 8-11
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.
The best things I ate and drank in Santa Cruz County in September
September is Santa Cruz County’s quiet stretch of summer, when the crowds thin out and the weather holds. It’s a good month to eat where locals eat, and four dishes worth…
As Starbucks closes stores, what does it mean in a city built around independent coffee?
Starbucks has closed four Santa Cruz County locations in the past year, including two that shut down in September. We asked local coffee drinkers and independent baristas whether the closures matter…
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