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In the Public Interest: Sheriff watchdog releases first report and invites a public response
Inside Santa Cruz County politics and policy with Lookout correspondent Christopher Neely. Continue reading…
Arrest made in downtown Santa Cruz hit-and-run
The Santa Cruz Police Department has made an arrest in a hit-and-run that police allege happened near the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Laurel Street on Saturday night. Continue reading…
Browder reflects on her legacy as she steps away from United Way of Santa Cruz County
Keisha Browder reflects on her tenure leading United Way of Santa Cruz County as she takes on a similar role at United Way Bay Area. Browder joined the Santa Cruz organization in 2012 as director of development and marketing before becoming its first Black CEO in 2018.
Love stack: Pancake-obsessed Santa Cruz musician tackles different kind of record
Santa Cruz musician Andy Fairley – aka Andy Pankakes – attempted to seize the Guinness World Records title for tallest pancake stack Saturday at 11th Hour Coffee’s roastery on Santa Cruz’s Westside. The 12-hour effort doubled as a music festival with five local bands.
Carmageddon: Amid West Cliff Drive overhaul, city begins to plan next 5 years
More than 50 residents gathered at London Nelson Community Center last Monday to review and provide feedback on potential projects for the next five years along Santa Cruz’s West Cliff Drive as well as the work that is currently underway. The potential efforts range from strengthening transportation and parking to monitoring and protecting the coastline and its ecosystems. Continue reading…
A Lookout View: Yes on Capitola, Scotts Valley and school bond measures
Yes, tax bites do mount up, bit by bit. Yet, they are essential to keep local governments and our schools moving forward, meeting these anxious times. The Lookout Editorial Board supports both Capitola’s and Scotts Valley’s tax increases, and those of the six local districts seeking approval. Continue reading…
Best of Santa Cruz County events, October 28-31
Here are some events you may be interested in this week:
Tuesday, Oct. 29
- Blue Lagoonies Comedy Show | 8 p.m. @ The Blue Lagoon
Wednesday, Oct. 30
- Mariquita Farms: Marigold U-Pick | 10 a.m. @ Mariquita Farm | $36
- CEO Works Luncheon | Smooth Scaling From Friction to Flow | 11 a.m. @ productOps, Inc. | $28.52
- Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers’ Market | 1 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Market
Repeats once more on Nov. 13
- All We Can Save: Wine, Whales, & Women in Science | 4 p.m. @ Seymour Marine Discovery Center | Free
- Conscious Singles Mindful Dating: Creativity & Play Age 25-35 | 7 p.m. @ Breath+Oneness Yoga | $45
- Decoding the Headlines: Top News Stories, Misinformation, and the 2024 Presidential Campaign | 7 p.m. @ Zoom
- Boardwalk Fright Flicks | 7 p.m. @ Boardwalk’s Cocoanut Grove | $15
Thursday, Oct. 31
- Spooktacular Family Storytime & Craft @ Felton | 11 a.m. @ 6121 Gushee St
- Trick or Treat Downtown Santa Cruz | 2 p.m. @ Downtown Santa Cruz
- Santa Cruz Wharf: Trick or Treating | 3 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Wharf
- Aptos Village: Halloween Parade | 3 p.m. @ Aptos Village County Park
- Capitola Mall Trick-or-Treat | 4 p.m. @ Capitola Mall
- Boardwalk: BITES & BREWS | 4 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Boulder Creek: Downtown Trick or Treat | 5 p.m. @ Boulder Creek
- Halloween with Yeobo | 8 p.m. @ Oblò Cocktails & Kitchen | $15
