On six hours’ notice, more than 200 people met at the Santa Cruz county courthouse Tuesday, protesting fast-moving restrictions across the country on abortion access — and the news that the U.S. Supreme Court is about to strike down the decision that has assured a women’s right to choose for 49 years.
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One way around California’s water restrictions: Recycle water from your laundry
The water that cleans your clothes isn’t safe to drink, but it could be good for your plants. Here’s how to use grey water amid drought restrictions.
Posted inFood & Drink
Lily Belli on Food: Pesto King comes to Mentone, cherry challenges and (rumors of) a new Garlic Festival?
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! … Mentone is welcoming “Pesto King” Roberto Panizza, ambassador for the World Pesto Championships, to the restaurant in Aptos on May 14 and […]
Posted inPolitics & Policy
What would Anne Marie Schubert do as California attorney general?
Anne Marie Schubert is running without a party affiliation for California attorney general, but has strong words for Democratic lawmakers and district attorneys. In a 75-minute interview with CalMatters, she vowed to take over for Los Angeles and San Francisco prosecutors if necessary.
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Morning Lookout: Keeping up with housing goals; being Muslim in Santa Cruz
Good morning, folks. Today is Tuesday, May 3, and it’ll be a mainly sunny day around Santa Cruz County, with highs approaching 80 in some spots. We’re hitting you with some numbers off the top today, namely the 13,000 housing units the state wants our county to build by 2031. Grace Stetson talked to local […]
Posted inPolitics & Policy
With Roe vs. Wade hanging in the balance, California gears up for a fight
California officials and abortion providers spoke out after the leak of a purported U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that would allow states to outlaw abortion.
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LOOKOUT PM: Pesto King at Mentone, daunting housing numbers, and being Muslim in Santa Cruz
Good evening, everyone, Today was a beautiful day, with barely a cloud in sight. Those low 70-degree temperatures are set to continue through the end of the week before dipping back down into the 60s this weekend. In response to last night’s jarring leak showing that the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. […]
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
I want to talk about Ramadan, but everyone wants to know why I wear a headscarf
It’s generally easy to be a Muslim in Santa Cruz, except when it’s not, Erica Aisha Charves writes. People often look at me strangely because I wear a headscarf. Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, which ended Sunday, reminds me to be patient and empathetic, and to continue to educate our community about Islam. It’s easier when I have coffee first.
Posted inCity Life
Keith Greeninger makes peace with the chaos
Well-known Santa Cruz singer-songwriter Keith Greeninger emerges from the pandemic with new material, heading back onto to the stage Friday at Kuumbwa and then to festivals.
Posted inHousing & Development
Housing numbers 101: Santa Cruz County has been told it must build 12,979 more units by 2031. Is that even possible?
Regional housing needs allocation (RHNA) numbers are a fancy way of putting a metric to an area’s need to build a certain number of additional housing units; the state is poised to tell Santa Cruz County that it will need to build nearly 13,000 more housing units by 2031. Local leaders past and present explained to Lookout that it’s more of a guideline than a mandate.