Lookout PM: Hot summer for tourism, Cabrillo College board vacancy

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Judge set to rule on Maddy Middleton killer Adrian Gonzalez’s release Aug. 6 after four-day hearing

The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s office argued on Tuesday that Adrian Gonzalez, who raped and murdered his 8-year-old neighbor when he was 15, should continue to be held beyond his 25th birthday, when people convicted of serious crimes as children are supposed to age out of the juvenile justice system.

This week in Santa Cruz County business: Hot summer for tourism, new Santa Cruz Accelerates cohort, Universal Audio hires

In this week’s local business roundup, Jessica M. Pasko reports on a second summer of growth for Santa Cruz County’s tourism industry; eight local startups being picked to compete for seed funding; new executive hires at Universal Audio and changes at other local businesses.

Cabrillo College board seeks applicants for vacant seat after member Martha Vega resigns

Martha Vega resigned from the Cabrillo College governing board Thursday, leaving an open seat. College officials are seeking applicants to serve out her remaining term on the seven-member board, which is up for election this November.

Fresh from the Olympics, Măcelaru returns to lead a new season at Cabrillo Festival

The annual Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music will present some of the world’s leading performers of orchestral and chamber music over the next two weeks at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium.

At summer’s halfway point, Santa Cruz tourism sees promising gains

Last year was a banner year for Santa Cruz County tourism, marking a return to pre-pandemic rates. With summer in full swing, the local hospitality industry is keeping busy, with hotel occupancy up and visitors flocking to the area to beat the heat, check out the sites and maybe, catch a glimpse of a great white shark.

Santa Cruz County live music roundup, July 31 – August 4

Find a roundup of live music events in Santa Cruz County below, and explore even more local happenings by checking out Lookout’s public calendar, BOLO.