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After scathing state board report, $5,000 fine and probation, Cabrillo College clears most dental hygiene program violations
By Hillary Ojeda
Cabrillo College has corrected seven of eight violations identified in a state investigation of its dental hygiene program, but it remains on three years of probation and must pay a $5,000 fine after investigators found issues including inadequate clinic supervision and students falling behind on required clinical hours.
Santa Cruz housing market stays busy, but geopolitical risks loom over mortgage rates
By Max Chun
The Santa Cruz County housing market looks similar to what it did last month, as inventory and sales remain high during the summer months. However, the war in Iran has heated up yet again, bringing more uncertainty into the economy and, by association, mortgage rates.
Between a lot and a high place: With two apartment buildings rising on either side, a car dealer watches the neighborhood change around him
By Jeff Thomas
A couple of hundred new tenants will be moving in next door, but is that good or bad for a used-car business?
The best things I ate and drank in Santa Cruz County in June
By Lily Belli
A monthly roundup of Santa Cruz County dining highlights celebrates the start of summer with four finds: a barley and kale salad in Davenport, a smash burger at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and a blue corn cookie and poke bowl in Santa Cruz.
Many California fishers are nearing retirement. Can the industry save its graying fleet?
By Deborah Brennan / CalMatters
California’s fishing fleet is graying and shrinking. An apprenticeship aimed at reviving it showed the obstacles to sustaining locally caught fish.
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, July 9-12
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
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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