California’s first-in-the-nation task force to identify reparations for African Americans voted Tuesday to limit eligibility to those who can trace their lineage.
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Westside: Iconic landmarks & can’t-miss institutions
Who are the people and what are the places or things that are immediately identifiable with Santa Cruz County? Our…
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Westside: Where to eat and drink
Your guide to local food and drink all over Santa Cruz County from veteran food scene reporter Lily Belli.
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Westside: Key characters and famous folks
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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LOOKOUT PM: Do you know the Westside? Big news for Pajaro River project
Happy Wednesday evening, folks. There were a couple of nice honors bestowed upon influential South County women today. We previously featured Ann as one of our 21 for 21 as we launched Lookout in the late fall of 2020 for being one of the true small business warriors during COVID.
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Pajaro River project receives long-promised flood of money — $67 million in federal funds
The funding will be used in the first phase of construction for the project in both Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, adding onto the previous $4.6 million in funding toward the preconstruction, engineering and design phases of the project.
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Westside: Beautiful quirks & local lore
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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What makes the Westside the Westside?
It’s the San Lorenzo River geographically, but it’s as much a well-developed state of mind. Liza Monroy picks that identity apart — and provides a great guide for all to eat, visit and explore.
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UCSC grad Reyna Grande retells tale of ‘invasion of Mexico,’ talks our ‘collective amnesia’
Celebrated writer Reyna Grande triumphantly returns to her alma mater with a new novel set during the Mexican-American War. She talks about its roots, her teachers along the way and how Santa Cruz changed her life.
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Biden administration could revoke controversial border policy blocking asylum in weeks
The Biden administration could soon revoke Title 42, a policy that has prevented most migrants from seeking asylum at the U.S. border.
