At 71, one of Santa Cruz’s most prominent visual artists for generations has no use for complacency. He even used the extra pandemic isolation to discover the power of Instagram for connecting to other artists.
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Posted inVaccine Watch
Vax rates lagging in San Lorenzo Valley, or data glitch? Health brass try to head off troubling trend
Santa Cruz County data shows lower COVID vaccination rates in Ben Lomond and Boulder Creek, but a data issue could be at least partly to blame. Either way, with the Delta variant raising the threat level, health officials are looking to rev up outreach in the San Lorenzo Valley.
Posted inK-12 Education
‘It’s bigger than just us now’: SLV teens behind Instagram account alleging school sex abuse speak up
Two young women have posted more than 45 stories detailing sexual assault and violence from students and alumni of San Lorenzo Valley High and other schools in Santa Cruz County to an Instagram account. The accusations have resulted in the district putting two teachers on paid leave and investigating two other district employees. The 18-year-olds sat down with Lookout to talk about the account, their motivation and their goals.
Posted inK-12 Education
Decades-old sexual abuse allegations against SLVUSD administrator resurface in lawsuit
SLVUSD Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Ned Hearn is accused in a civil lawsuit to have raped and sexually abused a then-16-year-old girl when she was a student at Dixon High School in Solano County and he worked at the school. Hearn is denying the allegations.
Posted inCity Life
‘Hike to Heal’ outdoor art exhibit in Felton to spotlight photography of CZU Lightning Complex fires
Starting Saturday, May 8, the “Art Outdoors Hike To Heal” display will feature work by fire survivor and local photographer Devi Pride. Visitors will be able to take an “art hike” at the Felton Branch Library and nearby Discovery Park nature loop to explore the artwork.
Posted inK-12 Education
Former SLV High teacher headed to trial on child molestation charges
The allegations against the San Lorenzo Valley High School staffers have been shared with the Santa Cruz County…
Posted inFood & Drink
A humble return to roots: Local favorite Humble Sea announces takeover of Cremer House in Felton
Westside staple Humble Sea Brewing announced a tri-county expansion earlier this year. Now, two of those pieces are official: A new operation opens next month in Pacifica and plans for an expansion to Felton are now officially in the works.
Posted inLatest News
Sheriff seeks witnesses to several Felton-area fires after charging woman with arson
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Posted inFood & Drink
Pandemic pasta boost: Popular Ben Lomond Italian restaurant makes its Scotts Valley debut tonight
Popular Italian restaurant Casa Nostra is opening another establishment down the hill in Scotts Valley, building off its original spot on Highway 9 in Ben Lomond.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Dirty drinking water post-wildfires remains a major concern for some in the San Lorenzo Valley
They’ve endured wildfires, smoke damage and mudslide fears. One more concern for residents of the Santa Cruz Mountains: the quality of their drinking water.
