With the concurrent arrival of fall and the season’s first northwest swell, which brought large waves to Santa Cruz’s world-famous stretch of coastline this past week, it’s the perfect time to consider being part of the action in the water. Whether you’re brand new to it or just need to scrape off some rust, Lookout has your complete guide to finding the stoke.
Pleasure Point & Live Oak
Posted inRecreation & Sports
Get out of your car and ride: Biketober hits Santa Cruz for third year
For its third annual Biketober event, Ecology Action is encouraging novice and experienced cyclists to get out on the road, even if just for one ride, throughout the month of October.
Posted inUncategorized
After a pandemic pause, Open Studios poised for a creative reset: ‘People are hungry for art’
The next three weekends bring a longed-for chance for artists across Santa Cruz County to reconnect with the community and fellow artists — or, for many of the younger, first-time participants, to make real-life connections with folks they’ve seen only virtually during the past year and a half.
Posted inHousing & Development
Today’s the final day of the eviction moratorium: Here’s what you need to know
California’s eviction moratorium expires today. Fortunately, there are options available for additional rental support — here’s how to find those resources and how to apply. Locally, there are millions left available to those who need it.
Posted inHousing & Development
Habitat for Humanity opens applications for Live Oak project
The local chapter of Habitat for Humanity announced Wednesday that it is accepting applications for a six-unit project in Live Oak. As Family Services Manager Everardo Jaime Jr. — who was a recipient of the program in 2011 — said, “a lot of families would be surprised that they would be a fit — giving it a shot is important.”
Posted inPolitics & Policy
‘They need to clean it up’: To BLM mural artist Abi Mustapha, restorative justice is the answer
The preliminary hearing for the two alleged vandals of the downtown Black Lives Matter mural is slated for Oct. 7, and artist Abi Mustapha feels strongly that the hate crime allegations applied by the Santa Cruz District Attorney’s office make this a perfect opportunity to put restorative justice practices to use.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
‘Where do we go from here?’: Activists will hold community forum to address racial, social issues
Activist Thairie Ritchie is hosting a discussion Saturday, seeking to engage the larger community about the traumatic issues Santa Cruz County residents have had to deal with this year. It will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at Mission Plaza in Santa Cruz.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
It’s time to hang at The Hangar: Penny Ice Creamery first to open its doors at Skypark development
On Monday, the popular Penny Ice Creamery opened its fourth location, inside The Hangar at Skypark in Scotts Valley. Faultline Brewery and Zinnia’s boutique will be joining what Penny’s co-owners are calling “more of a scoop shop.”
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Kaiser planning its largest Santa Cruz County campus in Live Oak: Here’s what you need to know
The proposed Kaiser Permanente campus will include a four-story parking garage with an estimated 720 parking spots, including 40 EV-charging stations and 122 bike spots. The project site is home to a storage lot and adjacent to ABC Supply Co., along the Highway 1 frontage road midway between the Soquel and 41st Avenue exits.
Posted inEnvironment
Pleasure Point saboteurs strike Portola Drive bike safety pop-up
The nonprofit partnering with Santa Cruz County said it has “never had such unfriendly and aggressive behavior from the community” on such a project but, as one resident countered, “Pleasure Point is a different animal … people are very protective of their neighborhood.”