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Search for ‘at risk’ 73-year-old woman missing in Santa Cruz Mountains enters third day
Santa Cruz County authorities are in their third day of searching for 73-year-old Jeanne Burke, who was last seen Tuesday afternoon near the Felton quarry and is considered “at risk” due to medical concerns.
UC Santa Cruz announces $750 million fundraising campaign through 2030
UC Santa Cruz has launched a public campaign to raise $750 million by 2030, building on the $360 million already secured since a quiet 2020 kickoff to support student programs, scholarships, research and new facilities. Continue reading…
Santa Cruz County’s housing market stays active in October as sales, inventory remain high
Santa Cruz County’s housing market saw plenty of homes listed for sale in October, a trend that has continued for the better part of the year. While buyers are still snapping up properties, houses are taking longer to sell than they did that the same time last year, likely due to all the inventory.
Weekender: Lookout turns 5, the magic of the African diaspora and holiday traditions come back around
Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment gets the Wallace Baine treatment, with news, notes and recommendations for things to do all over this weekend and beyond.
County to hold new vote on battery storage regulations in January
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a hearing on rules regulating the development of battery storage facilities in January. This follows a vote to delay a discussion of the ordinance for at least three months. Continue reading…
OPINION: Don’t rush the trails: Conservation must come before recreation
Retired geologist David Rubin takes issue with Mickey Rush’s Lookout op-ed urging Santa Cruz County to immediately open damaged trails for recreation. Land managers have a responsibility to protect ecosystems, not just provide access, and their intentional, science-driven approach deserves support. Continue reading…
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Best of Santa Cruz County events, November 21-23
Here are some events you may be interested in this weekend:
Friday, Nov. 21
- Pilates & Posture with Horses | 9 a.m. @ BEYOND liberty, Center for Learning, Wellness, Sanctuary and Horse Retirement | $25 (This class included with membership)
- Kianti’s “Jack Is Back” Holiday Performance | 6 p.m. @ Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta Bar
- Preacher Boy: Solo acoustic | 6 p.m. @ Aptos St. BBQ | Free
- Mindful Movement with Horses | 9 a.m. @ BEYOND liberty | $25 (This class included with membership)
Repeats once more on November 21
- Dan P. and the Bricks | 8 p.m. @ The Crepe Place | $15
- Nicki Bluhm (21 and Over) | 8 p.m. @ Felton Music Hall
- Holiday Tree Lighting | 5 p.m. @ Civic Plaza/Watsonville Public Library Main Branch | Free
Repeats once more on November 21
- Grand Opening: Santa Cruz Gear Exchange | 5 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Gear Exchange | Free
Saturday, Nov. 22
- Cars and Coffee | 9 a.m. @ East Lake Village Shopping Center | Free
- Aptos Farmers Market | 8 a.m. @ Cabrillo College | Free
- Yala Lati Women’s Choir 20th Annual Fall Concert | 7 p.m. @ Rio Theatre for the Performing Arts | $23.13 to $50 (Premier, Premium and General Seating available)
- POOR MAN’S WHISKEY | 7 p.m. @ The Crepe Place
- Santa Cruz Track Club – Turkey trot | 7 a.m. @ Santa Cruz Track Club | $7 to $64.6
- PAINT & SIP | 6 p.m. @ Steel Bonnet Brewing | $40 to $45 (Youth 16 and under $30 or 2 for $50)
- Big Basin Plant Hunt | 11 a.m. @
- UCSC Arboretum Gift & Wreath Sale Fundraiser | 10 a.m. @ UCSC Arboretum and Botanic Gardens | Free
Sunday, Nov. 23
- Open Mic Comedy at Shanty Shack | 7 p.m. @ Shanty Shack | Free
- Andy Fuhrman on the Westside | 2 p.m. @ MJA Vineyards Westside
- Farmers Market Live Oak | 9 a.m. @ East Cliff Shopping Center | Free
- The Lowtimers w/ Noelle & The Deserters + DJ Roody | 3 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley
- Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony – Fall Concert | 3 p.m. @ UCSC Music Center Recital Hall | $5 to $20 (Youth 18 and younger $5; adults $20; seniors $15)
- Sunday Serenity: Restorative Expressive Art | 10 a.m. @ Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center | $60 to $70 (+ $2 material fee)
Repeats once more on November 23
- Wreath Making Workshop at Santa Cruz Maker Studios | 1 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Maker Studios | $20 to $40
- Posture and Movement Recode Workshop | 10 a.m. @ Breath+Oneness Yoga | $35 (General Admission: 35.00)