G’morning, Santa Cruz County. It is Wednesday, Dec. 27, and rain is inbound, as are potentially gusty winds, so be careful if you’re headed out.
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Hillary Ojeda starts us off with an update from Watsonville Community Hospital, where officials are hopeful that 2024 brings firmer financial footing in the form of a $116 million bond that will go before voters.
Jessica M. Pasko is back with another roundup of Santa Cruz County business, leading off with an Aptos mountain biker whose frustrations with sports bras moved her to come up with her own.
And it’s another wine Wednesday, as Lookout expert Laurie Love uncorks Part 1 of her biweekly column, including her faves from the recent Aptos Wine Wander.
To the headlines!
Watsonville Community Hospital looks to stabilize finances with plans for $116M bond
Since the Pajaro Valley Health Care District took ownership of Watsonville Community Hospital in September 2022, it has significantly reduced costs. New CEO Stephen Gray says adding new services, upgrading equipment and $116 million from a potential bond will continue pushing the hospital onto a sustainable path. Hillary Ojeda reports.
Aptos mountain biker takes aim at revamping the sports bra with Lume Six
“I’ve always struggled with sports bras,” says Margaux Elliott. “It has felt like I’ve had to choose between comfort and support.” Wanting to bridge that gap put her on the path to starting Lume Six, where she’s aiming to build trust with women tired of bigger brands. Jessica M. Pasko has details.
DAILY DIGEST
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Leave yourself a little extra time if you’re headed out on wet roads, and turn those headlights on in the rain. Catch you all again Thursday.
Will McCahill