Tyller Williamson, a city councilmember in Monterey, sees redistricting as good for minority communities because it allows them more representation. He also “cautiously supports” an at-large mayor. Monterey transitioned to district elections in November and is still working out the kinks. He’s watching Santa Cruz optimistically and says our two cities can learn from each other.
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Explained: How the new expanded transitional kindergarten program offers parents more choice — and more quandaries
“You’re not alone in figuring this out”: Leaders say they understand the challenges parents now face in choosing early education in Santa Cruz County. Lookout put together a guide for parents on navigating the new choice-full landscape.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson and Felipe Hernandez lead: How fundraising stacks up in county supervisors races
With election day approaching rapidly, we take a look at how fundraising for the 3rd and 4th District Santa Cruz County Supervisor candidates compares, with the top candidates reporting dozens of contributors who maxed out their $500 gifts.
Posted inCOVID Today
Alameda County reinstates mask order as coronavirus cases soar
Alameda County has reinstated an indoor masking rule, the first time a California county has issued a mask mandate since the winter Omicron surge faded.
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A cheat sheet for your Measure D migraine: We asked both sides to cut the rhetoric and explain the issues
Leaders of both Yes Greenway and No Way Greenway provided detailed answers to a range of questions. We asked for their best succinct closing arguments on time to build, cost, equity and environmental impact, among other core issues in the rail-trail debate. With voting set to close in Santa Cruz County on Tuesday, here is a side-by-side look at those arguments.
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Five Santa Cruz city parks vehicles set afire, causing $300,000 in damages
In the middle of Wednesday night, at least five City of Santa Cruz parks vehicles were destroyed in what officials said was an intentional firebombing at the city’s yard at Harvey West Park. An investigation is underway, with spray-painted messages found nearby.
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Morning Lookout: West Cliff icon’s fate, home-stretch election guide + Pride festivities
Hello hello, Lookout friends! It’s Wednesday, June 1, and Santa Cruz County has another sunny one ahead, with high temperatures ranging from the 70s into the upper 80s. Temperatures are certainly elevated around our county as we head toward the June 7 election, and if you’re still poring over that ballot, we’ve got a handy […]
Posted inCoast Life
MOMuments offers unique Santa Cruz twist on Kondo decluttering
Westside artist Sarah Buckius turns motherhood’s labors into art, and is encouraging Santa Cruz moms and caregivers to share their sculptures of childhood clutter as a community compendium.
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Election Guide: The vote is today: What you need to know
The candidates for the newly created State Assembly District 28, who spoke at a Lookout-moderated forum last week,…