A surprisingly successful GoFundMe campaign has given Oswald, one of Santa Cruz’s most revered restaurants, a much-needed boost in its efforts to survive the pandemic. But will it be enough for chef Damani Thomas and Co.?
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Recovery flashback: Recalling the day Watsonville rocked with joy and relief
THE HERE & NOW: The upcoming ‘Love You Madly’ benefit virtual event connects back to a landmark benefit concert during another time of crisis in Santa Cruz County.
UCSC Nobel Laureate discusses telomeres—from curiosity driven research to human disease
Register for the compelling Kraw Lecture featuring Nobel Leureate Carol W. Greider, who will discuss telomeres, the cellular machinery governing aspects of cancer, aging, and disease.
We are a place where a bookstore is the soul of the community
THE HERE & NOW: The distressing headlines about many of the world’s great indie bookstores should remind Santa Cruzans that even beloved institutions like Bookshop Santa Cruz are not immune to the scary math of pandemic economics.
For Santa Cruz Mountain winemakers, the 2020 vintage is all about resiliency
From COVID-19 restrictions to prolonged heat to wildfires to smoke taint, it’s a good thing those who make up the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA are a hearty bunch. We talked to a handful about how they’re making the best of a bad situation.
Santa Cruz saxophonist Remy Le Boeuf nominated for two Grammys
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Toasting Last Chance: Local bands will play brewery gig as wildfire fundraiser
THE HERE & NOW: Cement Ship and Wide Eyed will perform in two socially distanced concerts at Shanty Shack to raise money to rebuild the community center.
Raitt, Scaggs, Hagar headline ‘Love You Madly’ show for fire relief
THE HERE & NOW: Santa Cruz County gets some much-needed love from an impressive lineup of musical talent on Dec. 5. Benefit fire relief efforts have already distributed more than $600,000.
Santa Cruz still ‘in it for the long haul’ with COVID, county health officer says
LOOKOUT EXCLUSIVE: Gail Newel discusses how the virus is spreading, school reopening plans, testing, “COVID fatigue” and how we should handle the holidays. She even reveals her own Thanksgiving plans.
What California’s 10 p.m. curfew order means for Santa Cruz County
Residents are allowed to leave their homes during the curfew, so long as they avoid interaction with others to curb the spread of COVID-19, the order states. Those experiencing homelessness are exempt.

