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Embracing our ghosts on Día de Los Muertos

As it grows in popularity, the Mexican observance of Día de Los Muertos is changing both the Halloween season and how we remember those who’ve passed before us. Here’s to a handful of friends who continue to have a meaningful influence on my life, Wallace Baine writes.


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10 hot jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of Oct. 25

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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I have a new sous-chef: His name is Trader Joe, and he’s helping me learn to cook as a widow

Lookout columnist Claudia Sternbach is learning to cook for herself with the help of Trader Joe’s frozen food section. She is doctoring pastas and sauces and mixing in loads of super greens. She’s also navigating a table for one – and occasional dinners with her fellow widows. Read her latest Community Voices opinion piece.



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