The City of Santa Cruz has had West Cliff Drive in its focus for many years, but since the winter storm deluge of early 2023, that focus has become even stronger. Santa Cruzans saw jarring changes along the scenic road that have remained in place ever since. The city installed a temporary one-way between Columbia […]
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High school sports roundup: Scotts Valley scores big tennis win over Aptos; baseball, softball in full swing
“A true team effort” helped the Scotts Valley High boys team send Aptos High to a rare SCCAL loss. Meanwhile, baseball and softball teams were busy on Santa Cruz County diamonds.
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
Santa Cruz County needs more diverse representation in public office; WILDR is leading the way
Santa Cruz County made some strides in getting more women into office in this past election, but we can do better, say three advocates from Women in Leadership for Diverse Representation/Mujeres en Liderazgo para la Representación Diversa. Here, they offer statistics on why we need more diversity in local leadership and offer to help interested women prepare as candidates.
Posted inLatest News
Pair of events highlights inspirational locals in Women’s History Month crescendo
The spotlight will be on local women during two March 28 events to cap Women’s History Month. “InspirHer,” at Cabrillo College, will publicly recognize a 10-member cohort, while the “HERstory Celebration” at the Museum of Art & History gets interactive in feting inspiring women.
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Live Oak School District superintendent Daisy Morales resigns amid ‘errors’ in budget-cut process
Morales’ resignation comes as the district has been mired in a budget crisis that has forced it to issue dozens of layoff notices to teachers, school workers and administrators and prompted the resignation and firing of two senior budget administrators. District officials now say some of those budget cuts may have been unnecessary.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Measure N: Watsonville Community Hospital’s $116 million bond passes
Measure N, Watsonville Community Hospital’s $116 million bond, passed on Tuesday, after the release of results from Santa Cruz County. A combined total of 68.2% voters in both Santa Cruz and Monterey counties supported the measure.
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School district ballot measures: Live Oak, Happy Valley, Pacific Elementary all pass
As of Tuesday afternoon’s election update, all three Santa Cruz County school districts had scored victories in a handful of bonds and parcel tax measures.
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Pajaro Valley Unified School District announces new superintendent
Heather Contreras, currently the assistant superintendent of school leadership for Modesto City Schools, will replace Michelle Rodriguez as superintendent of Pajaro Valley Unified School District. The district did not provide a start date for Contreras but said current interim superintendent Murry Schekman’s last day will be May 7.
Posted inFood & Drink
Eaters Digest: Vermicelli rice bowl at Mariposa Coffee Bar
A downtown Santa Cruz spot with a small but mighty menu of vegetarian Vietnamese and Cuban street food is Lily Belli’s stop this week.
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Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, March 15-21
Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli highlights top events happening around Santa Cruz County in the coming week, plus more listings from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
