County officials are holding a series of public meetings, beginning Wednesday, to gather input on building and regulating tiny homes. While tiny homes are currently permitted as stationary dwellings, the county wants to establish development guidelines moving forward.
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Connection through comics: Atlantis Fantasyworld celebrates 45 years in Santa Cruz, cultivating community
The stalwart comic book shop has seen a lot over the years, from the rise of comics’ popularity with “Star Wars” to the 1989 earthquake to the rejuvenation of downtown business. On its 45th anniversary, owner and founder Joe Ferrara takes a moment to reflect on all that has made the store so vital, and to look at what is on the horizon.
Posted inCity Life
Keeping It Local: For the art lover, Santa Cruz County offers a dizzying variety of gift options
Wallace Baine digs into the art scene as Lookout’s “Keeping It Local” gift guide continues — and from collages to high-end leather goods and prints of all sizes and price points, there’s something out there for just about anyone on your list. Wallace and Lily Belli will be taking turns this week on various guides, so stay tuned!
Posted inCity Life
Keeping It Local: Get your loved ones toasting with Santa Cruz’s quaffable best
Lookout’s “ Keeping It Local” gift guide continues with Lily Belli’s list of drinkables from spirits, wine and beer to coffee. Lily and Wallace Baine will be taking turns this week on various guides, from art to food to clothing, so stay tuned!
Posted inRecreation & Sports
Hey, it’s Klay! Splash Brother takes to the hardwood in Santa Cruz to kick-start road back to Golden State
There was no Stephen Curry at Kaiser Permanente Arena on Monday, but his Splash Brothers sidekick, Klay Thompson, took to the hardwood looking to work his way back from injury and join the big club in San Francisco.
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Lower Pacific gets a sweet new addition: Santa Cruz Waffle Shop sets up shop at Metro station
Is it a waffle or is it a donut? You can have that discourse with the newest tenant at the Metro station, located on the center island behind El Huarache taqueria. “It’s cake batter, cooked in a waffle iron and decorated like a donut, sometimes like a pie,” says waffle creator and Waffle Shop co-owner Brian Tong.
Posted inCoast Life
Triumph through tragedy: Tushar Atre’s death spurred his friends to build a unique life opportunity for kids
“Helping girls grow with the flow in science, technology, engineering, art and math, as well as surfing” is the Drop In Coalition’s mantra. It was developed in honor of the Pleasure Point entrepreneur who bonded with and inspired his group of like-minded friends in the water and out. It also is geared toward rectifying one of Atre’s most troublesome questions when he began surfing: Where are the people who look like me?
Posted inFood & Drink
EATERS DIGEST: Rethinking holiday menus, fungi for dessert & preaching a Buy Local mantra
Lily Belli talks possible substitutes for Christmas Eve crab, candy cap mushroom cookies, chili crisp bliss that isn’t over the top and a ton more in this week’s roundup. Stay tuned for the kickoff of our Buy Local series on Sunday.
Posted inCity Life
BOLO Best Bets: No turkeys here — from art to theater and markets to music, Santa Cruz ready for the holidays
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Santa Cruz City Council rescinds denial, set to reevaluate 831 Water St. project
While the fate of Santa Cruz’s first SB 35 project could be legal entanglements for the city, there are signs that the…