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Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, Dec. 20-26
Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli highlights top events happening around Santa Cruz County in the coming holiday week, plus more listings from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
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Morning Lookout: Watsonville ‘tiny village’ appeal, Flynn Creek Circus’ spicy return, budget-friendly wine finds
Santa Cruz County news coverage from Lookout for the morning of Friday, Dec. 20.
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Watsonville resident files new appeal over ‘tiny village’ to city council
Watsonville resident Catalina Torres filed a new appeal asking the city council to rescind zoning approval of a 34-unit “tiny village” project that would provide shelter for the unhoused on land at Westview Presbyterian Church.
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Justice workers praise Adrian Gonzalez’s treatment progress as release trial enters monthlong pause
Mental health workers testified for the defense Thursday about Adrian Gonzalez’s rehabilitation progress in custody, nearly a decade after he murdered Santa Cruz 8-year-old Maddy Middleton, as his release trial begins a monthlong recess.
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Flynn Creek’s elegant and dramatic circus performances designed for families – except when they’re not
In its third winter in Santa Cruz County, the traveling Flynn Creek Circus arrives with not just a regular family-friendly show, but with a racy and more sophisticated adult show, with more skin, more salty language and more irreverence.
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Uncork the merry: 10 great Santa Cruz holiday wines under $30
Whether it’s for a gift, a party or your own festive meal, wine can be an excellent holiday complement, and wine expert Laurie Love helps you keep it budget-friendly with 10 bottles from Santa Cruz County and regional producers for less than $30.
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Weekender: Roadmap to holiday-week fun, getting festive in Seabright and remembering Bruce Bratton
Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment gets the Wallace Baine treatment, with news, notes and recommendations for the coming weekend and the holiday week beyond.
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Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, Dec. 19-30
With the weekend nearly here and the holiday week beyond, check out Wallace Baine’s Best 9 recommendations for things to do around Santa Cruz County via Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
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Morning Lookout: Immigrants prepare for Trump 2.0, school district settles abuse lawsuit, Watsonville hospital picket
Santa Cruz County news and opinion coverage from Lookout for the morning of Thursday, Dec. 19.