IOC and Tokyo Olympic officials remain committed to hosting the Games, despite the many challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Schools can safely move to reopen even if teachers are not all vaccinated, Newsom says
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he believes California’s educators can return to their classrooms provided proper safety measures and supports are in place
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Timeline for new Santa Cruz library development revealed, but aspects of big project still in flux
Plans for the new downtown Santa Cruz library are starting to come together. Here’s the latest on the development — and what’s coming up next.
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What did people think about last week’s storm evacuations? Local officials plan to find out
Debris flow town halls set up by county supervisors Bruce McPherson and Ryan Coonerty to get feedback from those who received evacuation orders during last week’s storm.
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Morning Lookout: PVUSD superintendent reflects on tough week, mail delays in Scotts Valley persist and more
Look out for these local, leading ladies as they break through traditionally male-dominated positions in the…
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‘Four mayors’ event links up Brooks, Dutra, Meyers & Timm to talk with Lookout, chamber
The mayors of Capitola, Watsonville, Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley will join Lookout and the Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce for a 90-minute event this Friday, Feb. 5, at 1 p.m. Here’s how to sign up.
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Bill Welch’s greatest hits: The Moe’s Alley maestro runs down his all-time favorite acts
Bill Welch of Moe’s Alley looks back on 28 years of live performances and remembers the performers that made his job magical
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Despite months to prep, why California lags on COVID vaccination
Gov. Gavin Newsom says his administration has been planning for a mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign for months. Why have things gone so wrong— for him and his fellow Californians?
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Big tech, little affordable housing: County asks Facebook, Apple, Google to own part of this market’s problem
Even though Santa Cruz County has long been a bedroom community for Silicon Valley tech workers, the county has received little help from tech giants Facebook, Apple and Google to manage a festering housing affordability crisis, county supervisors say. Last week, county leaders wrote letters asking their over-the-hill neighbors for more aid with the problem.
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Photos: Yosemite reopens under a blanket of snow
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…