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In waters off Pleasure Point, a family’s maritime dream goes up in flames
A pre-dawn fire aboard a fishing vessel forced an 82-year-old captain and his adopted grandson to abandon not just their burning boat but their shared dream of passing down a maritime legacy. Continue reading…
San Bernardino County sheriff’s investigation into illegal cannabis brings heavy law enforcement presence to Monterey County near Watsonville
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department deputies were carrying out a search warrant Wednesday morning related to illegal cannabis activity at a warehouse on the outskirts of Watsonville, in Monterey County, multiple agencies confirmed to Lookout. Continue reading…
‘We would 100% do it again’: As Davenport Roadhouse changes hands, former owners reflect on five years
After five turbulent years marked by the pandemic, wildfire evacuations and storm damage, Christopher and Vanessa Chamberlain are stepping away from the Davenport Roadhouse, passing ownership to undisclosed new buyers this week. Continue reading…
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Local pizzeria employees move to unionize; planned development’s impact on Marianne’s
Woodstock’s Pizza is the latest Santa Cruz County business to see employees move to unionize, Jessica M. Pasko reports in her weekly column. Continue reading…
UCSC prof’s work helps powerful new Vera C. Rubin Observatory capture secrets of deep space
UC Santa Cruz physicist Steve Ritz, who helped lead production of an image called the “Cosmic Treasure Chest,” says the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s unprecedented capabilities will spark discoveries scientists never imagined. Continue reading…
Construction on 34-unit ‘tiny village’ shelter in Watsonville set to begin next week
Construction on the 34-unit “tiny village” homeless shelter at Westview Presbyterian Church in Watsonville is set to begin next week. It is anticipated to open at the end of the year. Continue reading…
Best of Santa Cruz County events, July 18-20
Here are some events you may be interested in this weekend:
Friday, Jul. 18
- Morning Hike at Bear Creek Redwoods | 9 a.m. @ Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
- Temple of Light: Breath + Oneness’ Crystal Bowl Certification Program | 9 a.m. @
Repeats once more on July 18
- Temple of Light: 3 Day Crystal Singing Bowl Training | 9 a.m. @ Breath + Oneness | $850 (Payment plans also accepted through our website)
- Evergreen Volunteer Days | 9 a.m. @ Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
- Redwood RX: 3D Mushroom Garden Sculptures | 10 a.m. @
Repeats once more on July 18
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park- Fuel Reduction Workday | 10 a.m. @
Repeats once more on July 18
- Paper Mosaic | 10 a.m. @ New Museum Los Gatos | Free
- Big Basin Redwoods Fuel Reduction Workday | 10 a.m. @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Saturday, Jul. 19
- Arboretum Members – Join us for Early Bird Saturday | 7 a.m. @ UCSC Arboretum and Botanical Garden
- Aptos Farmers Market | 8 a.m. @ Cabrillo College | Free
- Jolly10K Fentanyl Awareness Fun Run | 8 a.m. @ Balzer Field | $45 (Registration includes a T-Shirt and a raffle ticket.)
- Redwood RX: Sunrise Qi Gong | 8 a.m. @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Rooted in Nature Camping Trip | 8 a.m. @ Sunset State Beach
Repeats once more on July 19
- Firefighter Fundraiser | 9 a.m. @ Brookdale Lodge | Free
- Big Basin Redwood State Park – Plant Walk | 9 a.m. @
Repeats once more on July 19
- Cars and Coffee | 9 a.m. @ East Lake Village Shopping Center | Free
Sunday, Jul. 20
- San Jose State University “Dine for a Day” Scholarship Fundraiser | 9 a.m. @ Erik’s DeliCafe of Santa Cruz (Soquel Drive) | Free
- Redwood RX: Connecting to Self and Nature: A BIPOC Yoga Experience in the Redwoods | 9 a.m. @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Sunday Brunch Buffet | 9 a.m. @ Chaminade | $25 to $55
- Junior Rangers at Big Basin Redwoods State Park | 10 a.m. @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Petals & Parks | 10 a.m. @ Pinto Lake Park
Repeats once more on July 26
- Henry Cowell Redwoods – Junior Rangers | 10 a.m. @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Junebug at California Coffee | 10 a.m. @ California Coffee | Free
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park Junior Rangers | 10 a.m. @
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