A little more than a year after Metavinyl closed in downtown Santa Cruz, Redwood Records has taken its place as the…
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Lookout PM: Smokey skies in SC, Barbara Lee stops by Watsonville, and PVUSD’s student population decline
Cal Fire Battalion Chief Jed Wilson told Lookout the majority of the smoke that moved into Santa Cruz County overnight…
Posted inLatest News
Smoke from Northern California fires makes its way to Santa Cruz County
Cal Fire Battalion Chief Jed Wilson told Lookout the majority of the smoke that moved into Santa Cruz County overnight into Wednesday is from the fires in the northern part of the state, in Humboldt and Trinity counties, while some might also be drifting northward from a vegetation fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon in Royal Oaks in Monterey County.
Posted inCity Life
Redwood Records emerges as a new touchstone of downtown Santa Cruz arts culture
A little more than a year after Metavinyl closed in downtown Santa Cruz, Redwood Records has taken its place as the pillar of the downtown records scene, thanks in large part to its participation in the growing First Friday arts event. This Friday, Redwood Records will bring in one of its most ambitious acts yet — San Francisco singer-songwriter Gilberto Rodriguez — to perform live in the store at Cedar and Maple.
Posted inK-12 Education
After revealing surprise enrollment jump, PVUSD says student population might have actually dropped by 675
Last week, Pajaro Valley Unified School District said total numbers for its schools appeared to show about 500 more students enrolled this year than expected. But upon closer look, officials say they accidentally included dependent charter schools in the district’s total enrollment figures. Interim Superintendent Murry Schekman said the realization the district’s enrollment was in fact continuing on a downward trend is frustrating and makes planning for the district difficult. Schekman sees cost of living as the primary driver for the trend.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Rep. Barbara Lee energizes Watsonville during U.S. Senate campaign stop
Touting “a different perspective and lived experiences” from the Democratic candidates who had preceded her in visiting Santa Cruz County, Oakland Rep. Barbara Lee talked about the state’s housing crisis and homelessness and her ability to work across the aisle at an event at Jalisco Restaurant.
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
Letter to the editor: Cabrillo, prove you have name change support
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
Letter to the editor: Pickleball is like surfing — not welcoming to newbies
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Posted inFood & Drink
Lily Belli on Food: Solaire’s makeover, Maui fundraisers & Rocky Mountain oysters
Welcome to Lily Belli on Food, a weekly food-focused newsletter from Lookout’s food and drink correspondent, Lily Belli. Keep reading for the latest local food news for Santa Cruz County — plus a few fun odds and ends from my own life and around the web. Stay in touch with me by text throughout the […]
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Letter to the editor: Let’s use the mayor’s bond to help people buy homes
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…