We march together to end homelessness: Milestone event takes place April 1

Resolving homelessness requires commitment from all members of the community. What better way to showcase that commitment and determination than through a milestone event? On April 1, 2023, Housing Matters aims to demonstrate its commitment, alongside a compassionate community coalition, with the inaugural March to End Homelessness. The event — beginning with a rally, a […]

Rising Scholars Network at Cabrillo College expands opportunities for justice-impacted students

As part of its continued mission to reduce barriers to education, Cabrillo College is expanding its efforts to serve incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students, including a new partnership with the county’s Rountree Medium Facility. Starting in April, the college will provide instruction at the county jail facility to help prepare residents for success after leaving […]

UC Santa Cruz Arts Division to break ground on new state-of-the-art Social Documentation Lab

UC Santa Cruz’s Division of the Arts will soon begin construction of a world-class production and post-production facility in support of its Social Documentation program. The Social Documentation program or SocDoc for short describes itself as “a one-of-a-kind program designed for future documentarians committed to social change and to documenting communities, cultures, issues, and individuals […]

UC Santa Cruz launches new center, Campus + Community, to facilitate social justice scholarships

After more than 50 years of engagement in the region, UC Santa Cruz is launching a new center to coordinate campus and community connections for action-oriented scholarships that advance social justice. Campus + Community (C + C) builds on previous efforts by the university to build meaningful local partnerships, such as the longstanding work of […]

Converted Santa Cruz victorian home provides respite for homeless after hospital stays

Robert Holdridge spent months living in a tent encampment on the west side of Santa Cruz. After a debilitating fall, Holdridge spent three days in the hospital. Once discharged, he was fortunate to be transferred to a program supported by Kaiser Permanente that provided him with a safe place to recuperate. “It’s been life-changing, having […]

Committed to community: A Q&A with Santa Cruz therapist Holly Hughes

From global health crises to looming economic recessions, the past few years have placed unprecedented stress on people at home and around the world. Now, more than ever, it’s essential to take time and reflect on how life’s obstacles impact our mental health. That’s where experts like Holly Hughes can help. Hughes is a highly-accomplished […]

The Dolores Huerta Research Center for the Americas celebrates legacy at 30th anniversary naming event

UC Santa Cruz’s Research Center for the Americas celebrated 30 years of groundbreaking work with an official renaming for social justice icon Dolores Huerta on Thursday evening at the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn. The sold-out event included UC Santa Cruz students, faculty, staff, and alumni, community members, dignitaries and several members of Huerta’s family. Huerta […]

Sign up for newsletters

Get the best of Lookout Santa Cruz directly in your email inbox.

Sending to:

Gift this article