Lookout PM: Fungus Fair at London Nelson, vigil for woman killed by ICE in Minneapolis, hope from Watsonville’s ‘tiny village,’ and Drain’s surprise Santa Cruz show

Eaters Digest: Santa Cruz Fungus Fair

The Santa Cruz Fungus Fair kicks off Friday afternoon and runs through Sunday at London Nelson Community Center downtown, and Lily Belli is all-in. Her Friday newsletter also includes food & drink event recommendations and news stories you might have missed.

‘Things are going to get better for me’: Resident moving into Watsonville ‘tiny village’ says the housing will provide her stability

Connie Moreno will be one of the first residents of Watsonville’s long-awaited “tiny village” for people living along the Pajaro River levee. She tells Lookout ahead of move-in day on Monday that the shelter offers stability after years of living along the levee.

Residents gather in Watsonville to remember life of woman killed by immigration officer in Minneapolis

By Tania Ortiz

About 100 people gathered in Watsonville on Thursday evening to remember Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old woman shot and killed by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday.

Santa Cruz City Council to consider ending Flock Safety contract at Tuesday meeting

By Max Chun

The Santa Cruz City Council will weigh pulling out of its contract with Flock Safety at its Tuesday meeting after several recent data breaches and sustained community pushback about the use of the company’s automatic license plate readers.

Hardcore punk band Drain plays surprise show at new local tattoo shop

By Cecilia Schutz

Hidden Sun Tattoo, a new tattoo shop on Water Street in Santa Cruz, drew hundreds of hardcore fans by hosting a $10 pop-up show featuring local punk band Drain to celebrate its opening.

17-year-old arrested after fleeing from Watsonville traffic stop

By Ashley Palma-Jimenez

Officers from the Watsonville Police Department arrested a 17-year-old Monday night after a traffic stop, finding a loaded pistol and cocaine in the area.