LOOKOUT PM: A graveyard performance, chicken sandwiches and 4/20 deals

Happy Friday, folks.

The sun is doing its best to peek out from behind those rainclouds that soaked the city last night, but it looks like more is on the way tomorrow!

As you may have read in Morning Lookout, this week’s MVP Giovanni Moujaes has been tirelessly working to resolve a persistent technical issue with our email provider. Now, it appears that he just might have found a solution.

Still, please let us know if you got the newsletter via email by shooting a text at our breaking news Subtext channel. Let me know what your favorite Boardwalk ride is. Personally, I’m partial to Logger’s Revenge … aside from the Giant Dipper, of course.

Also, in case you didn’t know ⤵️

Attention, Santa Cruzans! There will be virtual town hall on Monday, April 25, to discuss the fentanyl crisis and its effects on our community. See the details below, and tune in on the 25th. pic.twitter.com/XDRsH9eFTF — Max Chun (@chaxmun) April 15, 2022

Now, on to today’s headlines …

EATERS DIGEST: Chubbs’ choice chicken, Coffee Conspiracy booted and El Mercado reopens

A view of the Milky Way is framed by Joshua trees at Joshua Tree National Park Credit: Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times

For the foodies: If you liked Kickin Chicken, you’ll be thrilled to hear that former employees of the fried chicken spot have started their own pop-up in the Santa Cruz Arts Center. Get the full scoop from Lily Belli.

➤ Lily Belli on Food: Restaurant fires, Roux Dat leaves Abbott Square vacancy, and COVID strikes home

Student Lookout: 4/20, camping getaways, and movies filmed in Santa Cruz

Marijuana-growing businesses would get help in meeting environmental review requirements for state licenses under a $100-million proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom that has been supported by legislative leaders. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) Credit: Al Seib / Los Angeles Times

The latest: Solid 4/20 deals and local camping spots highlight this week’s edition of Student Lookout. Check it all out here.

➤ Weekender: A flourish of festivals, another helping of Joze and bearish on trivia

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MAH’s ‘Beyond the Grave’ springs to life this month

The Museum of Art & History launched a series of performances in Evergreen Cemetery in 2021

City life: The MAH and Indexical combine forces to present a contemplative and provocative artistic experience at Santa Cruz’s historic Evergreen Cemetery. Wallace Baine with the details.

➤ In its rebirth, UCSC Quarry to debut summer music series

The push to get children vaccinated is stalling. It poses new COVID-19 dangers

August Lopez, 6, holds his 8-year-old sister Ruby's hand as she gets her COVID-19 vaccine at Arleta High School on Monday. — August Lopez, 6, holds his 8-year-old sister Ruby’s hand as she gets her COVID-19 vaccine at Arleta High School on Monday. Credit: Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times

Vaccines: Despite months of outreach and on-the-ground efforts, the COVID-19 vaccination campaign for young children remains stuck in neutral — prompting experts to say more needs to be done to inform parents about the benefits of inoculation. More from the L.A. Times here.

Former Central California water manager stole $25 million in water over 23 years, prosecutors say

State Sen. Richard Pan prepares to announce a bill that adds COVID vaccines to California's list of required shots for K-12 — Credit: Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times

Environment: The former head of the Panoche Water District stole more than $25 million in water from a federal canal from 1992 to 2015, prosecutors say. More from the L.A. Times here.

➤ No more mask mandate: UC Santa Cruz students greet coming change warily