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Lily Belli on Food: Events popping off, Vim goes Candy Land, farmers market brunches
Around Santa Cruz County food and drink with Lookout correspondent Lily Belli. Continue reading…
How tiny Pacific Elementary defied the trend of declining enrollment: Student chefs, small classes and parent volunteers
While California schools struggle to grow enrollment, Davenport’s Pacific Elementary has expanded its student body by more than 60% in the past eight years through a blend of unconventional programs, small class sizes and deep community involvement. Continue reading…
Only a year after converting to pitcher, Scotts Valley’s Kaleb Wing gets drafted by the Chicago Cubs
Right-hander Kaleb Wing expects to report to rookie ball in Mesa, Arizona, within a week or so after being selected in the fourth round of the Major League Baseball draft. Continue reading…
Soquel blaze quickly contained after consuming two buildings
Firefighters from several local departments arrived at what they believed at first was a brush fire on Sage Lane, only to find two outbuildings fully engulfed in flames and the blaze spreading to the surrounding vegetation. Continue reading…
Photo contest invites Californians to capture and share the beauty of state parks
The California State Parks Foundation invites park visitors and photographers of all ages and skill levels to snap shots of the natural beauty, recreational activities and diverse landscapes of California’s state parks through its photo contest. Submissions are open now and run through Sept. 30. Continue reading…
Former first lady Jill Biden to speak at Santa Cruz’s Kaiser Permanente Arena
Former first lady and longtime educator Jill Biden is coming to Santa Cruz to speak at Kaiser Permanente Arena on Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. 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
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park History Walk | 10 a.m. @
Repeats once more on July 18
- Redwood RX: 3D Mushroom Garden Sculptures | 10 a.m. @
Repeats once more on July 18
- Paper Mosaic | 10 a.m. @ New Museum Los Gatos | Free
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park- Fuel Reduction Workday | 10 a.m. @
Repeats once more on July 18
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.)
- Rooted in Nature Camping Trip | 8 a.m. @ Sunset State Beach
Repeats once more on July 19
- Redwood RX: Sunrise Qi Gong | 8 a.m. @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- 5th Annal Santa Cruz Mountains Classic Car Show | 9 a.m. @ Brookdale Lodge
- 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
- Petals & Parks | 10 a.m. @ Pinto Lake Park
Repeats once more on July 26
- Last day to see ArtNow 2025: Dreamscapes | 10 a.m. @ New Museum Los Gatos
- Junebug at California Coffee | 10 a.m. @ California Coffee | Free
- Junior Rangers at Big Basin Redwoods State Park | 10 a.m. @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Junior Rangers | 10 a.m. @ Visitor Center | Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
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