New Brighton Middle School reported a bomb threat around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Capitola police said the bomb threat, which was left as a voicemail, appears to have come from out of the area. Classes were ended early so police could clear the school. Police are continuing to investigate but said they found nothing suspicious at the school. Classes are set to resume Thursday.
Capitola & Soquel
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County supervisors gear up to tackle housing plans, mental health courts, Pajaro River levee and CZU recovery
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors returns from its extended summer break next week. Lookout Politics and Policy correspondent Christopher Neely reached out to all five county supervisors to understand what they foresee as the priority projects and policy discussions coming before the board for the remainder of 2023.
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Eaters Digest: Birichino’s 2022 Pétillant malvasia bianca in a can
You can count on Birichino winemakers John Locke and Alex Krause to consistently create delicious and thoughtful wines, frequently bucking convention by using lesser-known varietals from unique vineyards with big personalities. Birichino’s growing list of pétillant naturel sparkling wine now includes 2022 pétillant malvasia bianca in a 250-mL can. Lily Belli has more on that, plus local foodie events and more.
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Trestles pop-up offers sneak peek of Cavalletta, chef Nick Sherman’s upcoming Aptos restaurant
Lily Belli took in a pop-up event held on Monday night at Capitola’s Trestles, previewing the forthcoming restaurant Cavalletta. She sampled Cavalletta chef and owner Nick Sherman’s California-influenced Italian dishes, presented in a thoughtful and unfussy bistro style.
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Eaters Digest: Woodhouse X STS9 Wilder Santa Cruz Session IPA
As summer warms up, Santa Cruz’s Woodhouse Brewing releases a collaboration beer to celebrate next month’s two-night visit to UCSC’s Quarry Amphitheater by Sound Tribe Sector 9. Lily Belli has that and other local brews to try this week, plus local foodie events and more.
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Capitola Village businesses double down on support for LGBTQ+ community after Pride flag vandalism
The Lumen Gallery in Capitola Village saw its Pride flags stolen on two separate occasions this year. Some neighboring businesses are surprised, while others are not. Lumen Gallery owner Cierra Ryczek has ordered more flags and plans to give them to businesses interested in displaying them to show their support.
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Northbound Bay/Porter Hwy. 1 on-ramp to see intermittent daytime closures due to bridge project
Residents and commuters should anticipate closure of the northbound Highway 1 on-ramp at Bay Avenue and Porter Street as Caltrans performs maintenance on the nearby bridge over Soquel Creek. Regular closures will be ongoing until September, when the project is expected to wrap up.
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Eaters Digest: Berries at Prevedelli Farms
Lily Belli brings you her recommendations for what to eat in Santa Cruz County, along with a weekly guide to the most important food and drink events in the area. She’ll also point you to Lookout’s list of area food guides and the best in food news.
Posted inCity Life
Everything you need to know about BCycle, Santa Cruz’s spiffy new bike-sharing program
It’s been nearly a month since the latest fleet of e-bikes hit the roadways of Santa Cruz, including around UCSC. Lookout’s Wallace Baine took to the streets for a primer on what you should know about our new transportation option.
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Lily Belli on Food: A farm-focused event four-pack, New Leaf news and a dinnertime go-to
Hello again! I have returned from a break I took in March to have a baby. Now, Cecilia is a bouncing, thriving 3-month-old, and I am brimming with new story ideas to bring to you, our Lookout readers. Thank you to Jessica M. Pasko, who kept you up to date on Santa Cruz County’s dining […]