There are steps left to take if supporters of the for-now-called Cruz Hotel project are to get past loud opposition and become part of the overhaul of lower Pacific Avenue and the riverfront zone. It is one of six projects slated to be at least six stories in a downtown with few buildings that tall.
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‘There needs to be collective ownership’: City’s new homelessness point person on work, solutions
Santa Cruz officials named Larry Imwalle the city’s new homelessness response manager Oct. 5. As he get into the job, he spoke to Lookout about what he thinks needs to be done to address the issue at both the government and community levels.
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What to know about universal transitional kindergarten
Universal transitional kindergarten will essentially become California’s version of a universal preschool program, available to all 4-year-olds regardless of income.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Police Chief Andy Mills saying farewell to the ‘jewel’ that is Santa Cruz: ‘This is just an amazing city’
After four years leading the Santa Cruz Police Department, Chief Andy Mills is moving closer to his grandchildren in San Diego by taking the job of chief in Palm Springs.
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‘We hope people will listen’: Tribal leader talks Cabrillo, mission bells and a culture ‘brutally destroyed’
With the annual celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day, it’s a good time to recall and reflect upon why Native Americans feel so strongly about changing the celebrations of colonial history. Amah Mutsun Tribal Band leader Valentin Lopez talked to Lookout about his thoughts on mission bells, Cabrillo College and more.
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Morning Lookout: Thousand without power, Red Flag Warning remains in place
Chancellor Cynthia Larive has been meeting regularly with local leaders to find ways to maximize the university’s…
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Netflix suspends trans staffer who criticized Chappelle special for crashing meeting
Netflix has suspended software engineer Terra Field and two others after the employees allegedly attended a business meeting they were not invited to.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Kaiser Permanente workers vote to authorize strike, citing staffing and safety concerns
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Posted inEnvironment
California moves toward ban on gas lawn mowers and leaf blowers
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
