As the June 7 election nears, the three candidates vying for the county supervisor seat that covers most of Santa Cruz and the North Coast — Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson, Justin Cummings and Ami Chen Mills — engaged in a spirited, pointed back-and-forth Thursday night. Meanwhile, four candidates — Liz Lawler, Gail Pellerin, Rob Rennie and Joe Thompson — for the newly redrawn State Assembly District 28 talked through a wide range of state-meets-local topics, and on where to spend California’s $68 billion surplus.
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EATERS DIGEST: Sweet Bean’s vegan treats, Newtown Noir apple wine and Live Earth U-picks return
From a high-end Alderwood-Australian wine pairing to vegan breakfast pastries, we’ve got you covered for a great eating weekend ahead.
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Weekender: Cabrillo Fest turns 60; Smoke Chaser dreams of California summer; ‘Mulholland’ on the big screen
Those chilly spring Monterey Bay winds aren’t cooling down the excitement of the approaching summer. Too cold for swimsuits and tank tops? Maybe. But to paraphrase Ned Stark from an HBO show hardly anyone watched: “Summer Is Coming.” To help you get your bearings on the upcoming weekend and beyond, check out Baine’s Nine (we […]
Posted inPolitics & Policy
NORTH COUNTY SUPES PART 1: How would they lead, make a difference and build community?
With longtime politico Ryan Coonerty bowing out from his duties overseeing most of Santa Cruz and areas north such as Bonny Doon and Davenport, three new, diverse faces are vying for the chance to replace them. Lookout asked them to respond to a wide-ranging set of questions, so you can compare them as we go to the polls on June 7. In Part 1, the three candidates for the District 3 Supervisor seat talk about their leadership skills.
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Morning Lookout: Assembly candidates make their cases; local Starbucks’ union milestone
Hiya, Lookout fam! Today is Thursday, May 12, and we have another pleasant day ahead in Santa Cruz County, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s and low 70s. It’s a big day for local politics, and Lookout is one of the sponsors of a forum tonight featuring candidates for 3rd District […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Is Paxlovid, the COVID pill, reaching those who most need it? The government won’t say
Many public health workers are unable to see how many doses of Pfizer’s antiviral treatment are shipped to their communities and cannot tell whether vulnerable residents are filling prescriptions as often as their wealthier neighbors.
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With Roe vs. Wade in the balance, abortion takes center stage in political ads
More Democrats than Republicans are highlighting the likely overturn of abortion rights.
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
Joe Thompson for Assembly District 28: We need to empower young people to vote
Joe Thompson is the youngest candidate ever to run for a California Assembly seat. They are 37-40 years younger than their opponents and say the legislature is bogged down with old-fashioned thinking and ideas. They say they’re a voice of change and youth, and the right person to combat climate change and big business. They’ve fought to unionize a Santa Cruz Starbucks shop, where they work as a barista, and are ready to take on bigger issues in Sacramento.
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
Rob Rennie for Assembly District 28: We need a proven, experienced leader
Rob Rennie believes his experience as a Santa Clara County leader, including as Los Gatos mayor, and his background in engineering and environmentalism make him the best candidate for California’s 28th Assembly District seat. He says he will bring expertise and the mind of a problem-solver to the state’s toughest issues, including COVID-19 recovery, homelessness, affordable housing and climate change.
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Gail Pellerin for Assembly District 28: We need an experienced, empathetic Santa Cruz leader — and a dog in Sacto
Gail Pellerin believes she has the experience and empathy our community needs in a leader. Her husband’s 2018 suicide pushed the longtime Santa Cruz County Clerk and local leader to become a mental health crusader. As county clerk, she found creative ways to serve people during the pandemic and worked extra hours to make sure voting and vital services happened. A voting-rights champion with experience in state and local government, she says she has the connections needed to make change happen. She’s also got a secret weapon: her labradoodle, Darwin.