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Weekender: Fourth festivities, Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s ‘Monday Night Revels’ and DNA’s live album
Around Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment with Lookout correspondent Wallace Baine. Continue reading…
Santa Cruz police detain suspect in Tuesday night sexual assault incident in Seabright home
The Santa Cruz Police Department arrested a suspect who faces accusations of entering a home in the Seabright neighborhood earlier this week and committing sexual battery against a woman who was sleeping. Continue reading…
Santa Cruz’s Mad Yolks cracks open new location in Pleasure Point
Mad Yolks, the egg-themed brunch hotspot known for its loaded brioche sandwiches and playful vibe, is opening a second location in Pleasure Point on July 8.
How did these class rings stay put for decades? Santa Cruz County beach mystery delights ocean expert
UC Santa Cruz coastal scientist Gary Griggs sees a scientific mystery in two lost-and-found class rings — including one buried for 44 years at Main Beach. Continue reading…
Santa Cruz Art League’s historic California landscape exhibition returns for its 94th year
The Santa Cruz Art League will host the 94th annual California Landscape Show from July 16 through Aug. 23. Continue reading…
Local high schoolers complete Young Supervisors Academy
A dozen students from four Santa Cruz County high schools were recognized for participating in a leadership program founded by County Supervisor Felipe Hernandez. Continue reading…
Best of Santa Cruz County events, July 4-6
Here are some events you may be interested in this weekend:
Friday, Jul. 4
- “All the Pages Are My Days”: Print and Visual Culture of the Grateful Dead in Context | 12 a.m. @ McHenry Library
- 4th of July Boulder Creek Parade | 7 a.m. @ Boulder Creek Downtown
- Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Firecracker 10K, 5K, 1K | 8 a.m. @ Harvey West Park | $10 to $50 (Register early for an Early Bird Discount)
- Firecracker Race 2025 | 8 a.m. @ Harvey West Park
- 4th of July Parade & Party in the Park 2025 | 9 a.m. @
- 4th of July Weekend and Pool Party | 9 a.m. @ Lupin Lodge
- 4th of July Parade & Kids Zone | 9 a.m. @ Boys and Girls Club
- Evergreen Volunteer Days | 9 a.m. @ Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
Saturday, Jul. 5
- Aptos Farmers Market | 8 a.m. @ Cabrillo College | Free
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Birdwatching | 8 a.m. @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground
Repeats once more on July 5
- Farmers Market Aptos | 8 a.m. @ Cabrillo College Aptos Campus
- Cars and Coffee | 9 a.m. @ East Lake Village Shopping Center | Free
- “Dirtiest Beach Day” Cleanup | 9 a.m. @ Main Beach (Near Volleyball Courts) | Free
- Volunteer: Monthly Village Clean Up | 9 a.m. @ Capitola Village
- Motion Pacific: Adult Beginning Ballet | 9 a.m. @ The 418 Project
- Walking Meditation in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh | 9 a.m. @ Mission Plaza Park | Free
Sunday, Jul. 6
- Wee Kirk Market | 9 a.m. @ Wee Kirk Church | Free
Repeats once more on July 6
- Farmers Market Live Oak | 9 a.m. @ Mission St & Western
- Sunday Brunch Buffet | 9 a.m. @ Chaminade | $25 to $55
- Celebrate the 97th Festa of C.P.D.E.S. Portuguese Hall – Santa Cruz! | 9 a.m. @ C.P.D.E.S. Portuguese Hall | Free
- Free First Sunday (July 2025) | 10 a.m. @ New Museum Los Gatos | Free
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park Junior Rangers | 10 a.m. @
- Family Sangha Monthly Meditation | 10 a.m. @ Insight Santa Cruz
- Virtual Sunday Dance-Streaming Only | 11 a.m. @ The 418 Project
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