Kristen Brown’s work ethic propelled her young political ascent. Can it carry her to the board of supervisors?
Lacking in years and the longtime local name recognition of her opponent for District 2 Santa Cruz County supervisor, Capitola Mayor Kristen Brown has leaned on what she calls “the depth of my experience,” and her pitch that policy work is her life’s calling. Read Christopher Neely’s profile here.
➤ COMING MONDAY: The District 2 supervisor candidates will participate in a Lookout forum from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Cabrillo College. Reserve your spot here.
For Kim De Serpa, District 2 supervisor run is next step in life’s work as a ‘community caretaker’
From growing up surrounded by politically active women to a career in social work to a 14-year stint as a Pajaro Valley Unified School District trustee, Kim De Serpa has seen all manner of crises; now she wants to bring that experience to bear at the county level as she vies to succeed District 2 Supervisor Zach Friend. Read Wallace Baine’s profile here.
10 hot jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of Sept. 20
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.
The levee isn’t the problem in Santa Cruz – it’s the city’s policies on homelessness
Stacey Falls, who teaches chemistry and environmental science at Santa Cruz High School, takes issue with a recent Lookout op-ed on the dangers of the San Lorenzo River levee. Yes, there are unhoused people and it is “certainly unpleasant and even disgusting” at times, she writes. But the problem is the “unjust systems that have created rampant homelessness in one of the most affluent counties on the planet.” The city cleans up beaches and downtown regularly – why not the levee, she wonders in a Community Voices opinion piece.
Santa Cruz County families haven’t claimed more than $12 million in free college money — here’s what to know
More than $12 million in free college funds for Santa Cruz County students is sitting unclaimed. Faris Sabbah, Santa Cruz County’s superintendent of schools, wants that to change. He has organized a workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 5:30 p.m. at Sequoia Schools in Watsonville to help families access college funds for their kids. Here, he explains where the money is and makes a plea to bridge awareness and access gaps.
Las familias del condado de Santa Cruz no han reclamado más de $12 millones en fondos universitarios gratuitos — esto es lo que debes saber
Más de $12 millones en fondos universitarios gratuitos para estudiantes del condado de Santa Cruz están sin reclamar. Faris Sabbah, superintendente de escuelas del condado de Santa Cruz, quiere cambiar eso. Ha organizado un taller el miércoles 25 de septiembre a las 5:30 p.m. en las Escuelas Sequoia en Watsonville para ayudar a las familias a acceder a los fondos universitarios para sus hijos. Aquí, él explica dónde está el dinero y hace un llamado a cerrar las brechas de conciencia y acceso.
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