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Conversation with an accidental caving legend — the guy who drew the map of Santa Cruz’s notorious ‘Hell Hole’

Lookout Community Voices contributor Daniel DeLong manages to score an interview with the elusive Binky the Wonderdog, known for having made the hand-drawn map used by hundreds to navigate the depths of IXL, Santa Cruz’s infamous cave and the source of much local mythology. The cave, located in Wilder Ranch, is known for its narrow, claustrophobic passages, steep drop-offs and hall of sculptured faces. It’s not for the faint-hearted. Read DeLong’s latest here.


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10 hot jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of Sept. 6

Are you on the lookout for a new career path in Santa Cruz County?
Look no further! We’ve curated a list of the top 10 Santa Cruz County job opportunities recently posted to our job board, spanning various industries and roles.




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Making whoopee: Live game show tests Santa Cruz locals on how well they know their romantic partners

“Lovers Know Best,” a live stage show based loosely on the old TV game show “The Newlywed Game,” will test local couples on how well they know each other on Saturday at The 418 Project in downtown Santa Cruz. Wallace Baine has a preview.