A bill before the Legislature would select the black abalone as California’s official seashell. The author says it represents resilience to climate change and honors its history with Native American tribes.
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The people behind the Pulitzer: Hillary Ojeda
To celebrate this monumental achievement, we interviewed each member of our Pulitzer Prize-winning team to reflect on their on-the-ground coverage of the 2023 storms and the recognition that followed. Today, Hillary Ojeda, Lookout’s Education Correspondent, shares her stories as the storms surpassed all expectations and the team had to rally together to meet the moment. […]
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Revolutionizing your transit experience with Reimagine METRO service changes
Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) is excited to announce the launch of its Reimagine METRO summer service changes, aimed at revolutionizing the public transit experience for the community. The upcoming summer service improvements, set to take effect on June 20, 2024, promise increased frequency, revamped transit center operations, updated routes and extended services to […]
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Lookout in the Classroom: End of the 2023-24 school year highlights
Hi all, as the school year comes to a close I wanted to share with you some highlighted moments and projects we’ve worked on with our local educators. We look forward to continuing to grow this work and bring back these types of collabortions and resources in the year ahead. Be the first to hear […]
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California gig worker law withstands challenge from Uber in federal appeals court
A 2020 California law compels businesses to offer employment benefits to more workers rather than treating them like independent contractors. Uber lost an effort to overturn the law with a ruling Monday by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
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10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of June 7
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. Whether you’re a recent graduate, seasoned professional, or someone seeking a fresh start, Santa […]
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The people behind the Pulitzer: Christopher Neely
To celebrate this monumental achievement, we interviewed each member of our Pulitzer Prize-winning team to reflect on their on-the-ground coverage of the 2023 storms and the recognition that followed. Up first, Christopher Neely, Politics & Policy Correspondent, provides a behind-the-scenes look at our commitment to on-the-ground reporting and what it means to rise to the […]
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Volunteer this June: Santa Cruz County’s top 10 opportunities to make an impact
Welcome to summer in Santa Cruz County, where the spirit of adventure meets the call to service! Volunteering is actually a great way to explore our community from the eyes of an adventurer. Think of the Volunteer Center as your trusted guide, helping you navigate the landscape of service opportunities across our county. Let us […]
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California’s highest court rejects ‘people as pollution’ argument for UC Berkeley housing
The California Supreme Court gave the green light Thursday for UC Berkeley to build student and homeless housing at People’s Park, ending a yearslong legal debate over whether student noise is an environmental pollutant.
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UC Santa Cruz set to break ground on new child care center, family-student housing project
By Public Affairs UC Santa Cruz is breaking ground in the coming weeks on a project to provide a new child care center that expands services for faculty and staff, and build new housing for students with families. At the intersection of Hagar and Coolidge drives and adjacent to existing employee housing, the long-awaited child care […]
