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Sweeping, limited, or no powers at all? What’s at stake in the mask mandate appeal
Dictionaries, public comments, and even an old court case that involved underwear pricing could play a role as the government appeals a ruling that sharply limits federal authority during pandemics.
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Morning Lookout: Tragedy and hope in surf community; Tony & Alba’s replacements
Hiya, folks! Today is Friday, May 6, and, peekaboo marine layer willing, we’ve got a nice one on our hands around Santa Cruz County, mostly sunny and with highs from the mid-60s into the 70s. Journalism veterans are well aware of the Friday news dump, when agencies or businesses try to bury what would otherwise […]
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A guide to help you keep up with the Omicron subvariants
How different are the seemingly endless stream of emerging Omicron subvariants from one another and how protected are we?
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Student Lookout: Top thrift shops, First Friday art tour and where to get good Chinese food
Cabrillo — and UC Santa Cruz — tried to tap a new $2 billion state fund to build on-campus housing. While it was shut…
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The Coffis Brothers’ ‘pandemic release’ looks on the bright side of life
One of Santa Cruz’s most popular bands for a decade, the Coffis Brothers break out of lockdown times with a throwback new album, “Turn My Radio Up,” that polishes their already sweet country-rock sound.
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LOOKOUT PM: College Ten renaming, surfers address tragedy, and a Santa Cruz band’s ‘pandemic release’
Hello and happy Friday, people, The weather is going to stay nice, although a bit cooler than it has been this week. Still, a perfectly good weekend for a Mother’s Day outing. Before we get started, another reminder about our North County Candidates Forum once again. We will be hosting and moderating two panel conversations: […]
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UCSC celebrates John R. Lewis College dedication, with students engaging in some ‘good trouble’
Students, community members and faculty celebrated the official naming of John R. Lewis College, formerly known as College Ten, at the Quarry Amphitheater Friday at UC Santa Cruz. While UCSC students are proud to have a college named after the late congressman, some say they hope the university will take action to ensure students are supported with options for affordable housing and resources for groups on campus, among other demands.