The city of Watsonville has been designated a “cultural district” by the California Arts Council, a recognition of the city’s commitment to promote local arts and one of only 24 such designated places in the entire state.
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Weekender: World Cup fans welcome, literary happenings, a John Prine Christmas and dueling Nutcrackers
Around Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, including recommendations for things to do this weekend and beyond, with Lookout’s man about town, Wallace Baine.
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Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, Dec. 18-25
With the weekend nearly here and the holiday season in full swing, 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: Rio Del Mar walkway access; lawsuit vs. UC-owned apartments; more wet weather
Santa Cruz County news and opinion headlines from Lookout for the morning of Thursday, Dec. 18.
Posted inHousing & Development
California Supreme Court decision maintains public access to Aptos beachfront walkway, county says
The California Supreme Court has declined to review a challenge by a Rio Del Mar homeowners association, effectively upholding lower-court rulings that an 800-foot walkway along Seacliff State Beach in Aptos is public property. Santa Cruz County officials say the decision leaves no further avenue for appeal and moves the case closer to resolution, including the removal of fences that currently block public access.
Posted inHousing & Development
Current, former residents file lawsuit against UC-owned Hilltop apartments
Nineteen current and former residents have filed a lawsuit against Hilltop apartments and property manager Greystar, alleging negligence, substandard repairs and habitability violations after sewage flooding, mold and unresolved maintenance issues in the University of California-owned complex.
Posted inHousing & Development
Santa Cruz planning commission to consider dropping public hearings for fully affordable housing projects
The City of Santa Cruz Planning Commission will consider getting rid of public hearings for 100% affordable housing projects at its meeting on Thursday evening.
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Supervisors order review of 57-unit Capitola Road project
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will review the application for a 57-unit housing project led by local developer Workbench that used a state provision that allowed the project to override local jurisdiction.
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
What if Santa Cruz became the most sustainable city on Earth?
OPINION: Santa Cruz climate advocate Danielle Lanyard argues that the city is uniquely positioned to become a global model of ecological innovation by stitching together proven sustainability solutions from around the world.
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
Letter to the editor: We must do better with housing and teachers
In a letter to the editor, a Santa Cruz resident expresses dismay about the local housing market and about teacher salaries.
