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Eaters Digest: Giovanni’s Famous Cioppino at Stagnaro Bros. Seafood Restaurant
Lily Belli finds herself on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf for this week’s recommended bite. Her Friday newsletter also includes standout food & drink events and news you might’ve missed. Continue reading…
Santa Cruz County ranks second in California for bike, alcohol-related crashes, safety report shows
Santa Cruz County ranks among California’s most dangerous regions for cyclists and pedestrians, a decadelong traffic safety report shows. Local advocacy groups cited inadequate cycling infrastructure and population growth as key factors contributing to the high rate of serious crashes. Continue reading…
A Santa Cruz feud sparked a bill to stop homelessness ‘dumping’; San Francisco’s own busing program stalled it
Assemblymember Gail Pellerin’s bill to ban homeless relocation without coordination stalled amid concerns it could affect San Francisco’s busing programs. She plans to amend and reintroduce it in 2026. Continue reading…
As land dispute intensifies, mobile home park residents prepare for standoff against RTC next week
Castle Mobile Estates residents say they plan to block surveyors from entering their property amid a heated land dispute with the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, escalating tensions over the county’s Coastal Rail Trail encroachments. Continue reading…
The ultimate guide to seafood restaurants with a view in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County’s coastline isn’t just a place to surf or stroll — it’s a stage for some of the best seafood dining experiences in the region, where menus packed with chowder, cioppino, steamed mussels and sushi meet sweeping views of the bay, harbor or beach. Continue reading…
Scotts Valley art, wine and beer festival returns in August
The Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival is back at Skypark on Aug. 16 and 17, promising two days of art, music, food and family fun. Continue reading…
What’s new on the Lookout Job Board
- Dining Retail Administrative Assistant at UC Santa Cruz
- Accounting Manager at The County of Santa Cruz
- Residential Community Service Program Senior Supervisor at UC Santa Cruz
- Project Manager at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
- Cook I at 1440 Multiversity
- Senior Correspondent at Lookout Santa Cruz
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