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Healthcare worker Karen Crawford gives a thumbs up sign.

Vaccine Watch

How will the self-employed get vaccinated? There’s no clear answer

by Melody Petersen January 11, 2021

Santa Cruz County Health Officer Gail Newel and other experts headline Lookout’s free community conversation about…

Pandemic Life

Have ink, will travel: Why one Santa Cruz tattoo artist hit the road to keep herself afloat

by Wallace Baine January 10, 2021October 22, 2023

Facing insolvency, Kelly McMurray of Good Luck Tattoo packed up a travel trailer and went to other states to practice her craft. Now, once again shut down, she’s planning to hit the road again.

Exterior of Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center.

COVID Today

Kaiser San Jose hospital fined as COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow

by Jennifer Lu January 8, 2021

Santa Clara County has issued a $43,000 fine for delays in reporting the outbreak, which has grown to 60 emergency department staffers and killed one.

Jhonae Mazique carries her dog, Simba, to her friend’s apartment near Lake Merritt where she’s currently staying

Business & Technology

Hotel workers renew push for recall rights, job protections

by Orl and o Mayorquin January 8, 2021December 17, 2023

New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…

Warriors basketball will be back at Kaiser Permanente Arena.

COVID Today

Santa Cruz Warriors will take part in G League ‘bubble’ season in Orlando

by Lookout Santa Cruz Staff January 8, 2021May 6, 2024

The Warriors will be back in action, but fans will have to watch them on TV. The Golden State Warriors’ G League affiliate will be one of 18 teams taking part in what could be dubbed “The Bubble Experiment Part II” in Orlando next month.