After an outcry from parents, staff and teachers against the decision earlier this month to switch principals at two Live Oak School District schools, the district’s governing board announced Thursday morning it rescinded the reassignments.
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Morning Lookout: Live Oak farmers market needs new home, rainy stretch, ‘Odd Couple’ and Sea Dubs’ playoff push
Thursday news and views from Lookout Santa Cruz.
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Sunday marks Live Oak farmers market’s last day at East Cliff Village after lease talks fail
Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Markets is searching for a new home for its Sunday market in Live Oak after the nonprofit organization was unable to agree to new lease terms with property owner Swenson Builders. Sunday will be the last market at the East Cliff Village Shopping Center, where it’s been held for 22 years.
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Two mild storm systems rolling into Santa Cruz County this weekend
Santa Cruz will get some more rain this weekend, but nothing major as two systems roll through over the next few days. Going forward, it appears that El Niño conditions have morphed into La Niña conditions, but that doesn’t make the local effects any more certain.
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A couple of ‘Couples’: MCT in Ben Lomond presents two sides of a Neil Simon classic
Mountain Community Theater in Ben Lomond is presenting two different versions of Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple,” a female take and a male version. You could even see both in the same day, and the production runs through April 14.
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An ‘eggstravaganza’ for reproductive freedom and unscrambling democracy — it’s time to take action locally
Santa Cruz County artists are taking a stand this weekend for democracy and reproductive rights in the form of eggs. Each egg is intricately decorated in the traditional Ukrainian method by a Santa Cruz artist and will be on sale Saturday, March 30, from 4-6 p.m. at gallery m.k. contemporary art in downtown Santa Cruz. Proceeds will go to grassroots organizing efforts by Walk the Walk USA. Artist Sara Friedlander explains the idea here.
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Morning Lookout: Rail trail impasse, Cruz Hotel OK, inside Live Oak school turmoil and local biz roundup
It’s a newsy Wednesday around Santa Cruz County – get the latest headlines from Lookout.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Paystand’s new philanthropic campaign and national accolades for local biz
Scotts Valley-based Paystand is bringing the benefits of blockchain and Bitcoin technology to underbanked and unbanked populations, Jessica M. Pasko reports in her latest business roundup. Plus, find more on local comings and goings, numbers to know and events to add to your calendar.
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Firings, resignations and finger-pointing: How Live Oak School District fell into crisis
Live Oak School District Superintendent Daisy Morales announced her resignation on March 15 after months of turmoil. Interviews with district staff and teachers describe a breakdown of trust between staff and leadership over the past year.
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Cruz Hotel gets final green light from city, but prospect of Coastal Commission appeal looms
The Cruz Hotel, developer Owen Lawlor’s latest local venture, cleared the Santa Cruz City Council on Tuesday with overwhelming support. However, the much-debated downtown hotel could still face another political hurdle if the project is appealed to the California Coastal Commission.
