LOOKOUT PM: College Ten dedication, past mayors speak, and a rally for abortion rights

By Max Chun

Source: Lookout Santa Cruz

Happy Wednesday, folks,

It feels good to be over the hump once again — and on such a beautiful day too! Make sure to spend some time outside and enjoy this week’s classic Santa Cruz weather.

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UCSC readies for ‘good trouble’ as it dedicates a college to John Lewis

Fourth-year UCSC student Ethan Davis talks about the naming of John R. Lewis College.

Moving forward: John R. Lewis’ life and commitment to social justice, from the streets of Alabama to the halls of Congress, are legendary. Now, UC Santa Cruz’s College Ten takes on his name with a ceremony Friday, and charts new paths in social activism and positive social change. Check out Hillary’s full Q&A.

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A four-year mayor? Santa Cruz’s past mayors weigh in

A visiting nurse prepares a syringe to be used for the vaccine.

Weighing the options: Is having a four-year mayor a good idea? The June 7 primary ballot will give voters the choice of whether to create an at-large elected mayor position who serves a four-year term, or to keep the role as it stands currently. Five of Santa Cruz’s previous mayors share their thoughts on the potential change. See what they have to say.

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Santa Cruzans react quickly to threat of Roe v. Wade overturning

Aptos resident Kelly Spellman at the Blossom's Farmstore & Coffeeshop.

Rallying for rights: On six hours’ notice, more than 200 people met at the Santa Cruz county courthouse Tuesday, protesting fast-moving restrictions across the country on abortion access — and the news that the U.S. Supreme Court is about to strike down the decision that has assured a women’s right to choose for 49 years. Grace was on scene.

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Fed makes biggest rate hike since 2000, targeting inflation

Economy: Borrowers will feel pinch of higher Fed rate, the single biggest increase since 2000 — and more hikes are on the way. More from the L.A. Times.

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One way around California’s water restrictions: Recycle water from your laundry

Time to reuse: The water that cleans your clothes isn’t safe to drink, but it could be good for your plants. Here’s how to use grey water amid drought restrictions. More from the L.A. Times here.

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