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Lily Belli on Food: Teen Kitchen Project turns 10, Salmon Week and why Lily’s pesto was almost the best-o
Heads up, foodies: I’m now sending alerts every time I publish a story. Sign up for texts from me here. Thanks to those of you who’ve already subscribed and offered your thoughts! And catch up on my recent work here. … Grab your ticket now for Teen Kitchen Project’s 10th-anniversary celebration Oct. 1 at Everett […]
Scientists find new and mysterious DDT chemicals accumulating in California condors
Environmental health scientists and toxicologists have identified more than 40 DDT-related compounds accumulating in California condors.
Morning Lookout: A long-held abortion story; roller skaters’ challenges, Dylan and Measure E
Greetings and salutations! Today is Tuesday, May 17, and the forecast calls for mostly sunny skies around Santa Cruz County, with highs in the 70s. Lots on our plate this morning, and we start with a Community Voices opinion piece from Peggy Flynn, who writes for the first time about her decision to have an […]
California properties at risk of wildfire expected to see sixfold increase in 30 years
The number of California properties facing severe wildfire risk is expected to grow sixfold over the next 30 years, according to new research.
‘Like torture’: For Californians with special needs, getting to see a dentist can take years
Tens of thousands of Californians with disabilities require special accommodations for dental care, but only 14 centers in the state can treat them.
As roller skating picks up speed, finding dependable spaces no easy trick for Santa Cruz skaters
The pandemic-driven surge in popularity has highlighted the lack of skating infrastructure in Santa Cruz County, something local groups — and a key ally in Santa Cruz Mayor Sonja Brunner — are working to change in a lasting way. A petition drive is gaining steam.
I’ve never talked about my abortion. It’s time.
Peggy Flynn had an abortion in the 1980s, when she was in her 20s and single. She never told her family. She has also never regretted it, nor had children. She is talking about it now — for the first time — because she is horrified at the leaked Supreme Court decision, which, if finalized, could overturn nearly 50 years of case law. Women have to speak up, she says. All women deserve control over their bodies and the right to decide what constitutes a fulfilling life.
LOOKOUT PM: Lily’s latest, Measure E, and skaters searching for a spot
Well, hello again, everyone, Another week is zooming right by, even though we’re only two days into it. It was, again, a beautiful day here in Santa Cruz, with more on the way. Before we get into the news, we have another event for your calendar. Next Wednesday, May 25, from 7 p.m. to 8:25 […]