Wednesday headlines from around Santa Cruz County.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
A lowrider show for the ages in Watsonville — and it’s not over
Sunday’s lowrider cruising through downtown Watsonville helped kick off a joint Pajaro Valley Arts-Watsonville Film Festival art show, and while you’re not necessarily guaranteed an automotive parade, the must-see art of “More Than Cars: Celebrating Lowrider Culture” runs through June.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Westside dispensary moves forward, local companies named top green tech businesses, search for new Open Studios leader
In this week’s roundup of Santa Cruz County business, Jessica M. Pasko reports on a cannabis dispensary proposed for the former Emily’s Bakery location, local companies making a green tech splash and other notes, numbers and events.
Posted inFood & Drink
Lily Belli on Food: Signs of spring, Outstanding in the Field tickets going on sale and Pleasure Point’s makeover
Santa Cruz County food & drink news from Lookout correspondent Lily Belli.
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
Letter to the editor: Will we vote from a place of light and empowerment or a place of darkness and fear?
In a letter to the editor, one of the leaders of Measure M writes about her hopes for what the Santa Cruz ballot initiative could accomplish.
Posted inLatest News
Morning Lookout: Election calls, plant-based standouts and saving Mile Buoy
Tuesday’s top stories from Lookout Santa Cruz.
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
We must save Santa Cruz’s iconic Mile Buoy
Retired O’Neill Sea Odyssey director Dan Haifley argues that the latest U.S. Coast Guard proposal to remove Santa Cruz’s iconic Mile Buoy must be stopped, given the buoy’s role in ocean safety and navigation. He urges citizens to contact the agency by April 3.
Posted inFood & Drink
13 Santa Cruz County restaurants setting a new standard for plant-based dining
Vegetarian and vegan eating is on the rise nationally, and in Santa Cruz County, some local chefs are putting plant-based foods at the forefront of their menus. These 13 restaurants have fresh, modern takes on meat-free eating that can appeal to anyone, regardless of diet.
Posted inLatest News
Morning Lookout: Capitola Ave. bridge closing, election updates and MMA behind the scenes
Monday’s Santa Cruz County headlines from Lookout.
Posted inRecreation & Sports
Behind the scenes at KP Arena’s Legacy Fighting Alliance MMA night
What’s it like before the mixed martial artists enter the ring, amid the smoke and flashing lights? The gladiatorial intensity is barely contained in the narrow corridors leading to the floor. Lookout’s Kevin Painchaud takes you there.