The 831 Water Street project, which would have 50% of its units classified as affordable housing, is very contentious in Santa Cruz. But a similar development in Watsonville was approved without much in the way of outcry.
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Posted inFood & Drink
The Westside speakeasy with sazón: Empanadas are the canvas for ‘Latin America in a pocket dough’
After dipping his toes in the local food scene at Home in Soquel, Argentine chef Diego Felix has put down roots in Santa Cruz, selling empanadas and, soon, tapas out of the delivery door for Kelly’s French Bakery in the Swift Street Courtyard.
Posted inRecreation & Sports
With the sweet sounds of Warriors basketball set to return, here are the new faces at the helm
New coach Seth Cooper and new general manager David Fatoki are veterans of the Warriors system and say they are up for the unique challenges presented by the NBA developmental league.
Posted inLatest News
High winds cause thousands to lose power around county as red flag warning remains in effect
Monday’s outages were largely triggered by high winds, with the Santa Cruz Mountains under red flag warnings and expecting to see gusts from 35 to 50 mph through the afternoon.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
To mask or not to mask: Local businesses vary on policies following end of mandate
After Santa Cruz County health officials lifted the mask mandate late last month, businesses have had to decide whether to continue to require them for their customers. While most continue to recommend them, a survey of retail shops, grocery stores and other shops shows a variety of approaches.
Posted inFood & Drink
‘Overjoyed at this fruit’: A year after being devastated by heat, smoke, this harvest has winemakers smiling
Compared to the 2020 harvest, one vintner calls this year’s harvest “a blessing.” “It’s black and white. With the smoke last year, it was pretty much a 100% loss for most clients. The fact that there’s no smoke this year makes it 100% better. Last year, some clients actually paid me to not pick.”
Posted inFood & Drink
LILY BELLI: Welcome to the debut of Eaters Digest, your guide to local food and drink
Dining news from Oct. 8 through the following week. Your morning guide to news and events in the Santa Cruz County food and drink world. Featuring news and reviews from Bad Animal, Discretion Brewing and Full Steam Dumpling.
Posted inEducation, Events
UCSC prison abolition initiative sees ‘powerful statement’ in $1.97M grant
UCSC’s Visualizing Abolition project — made up of graduate students and faculty aiming to further the discussion on mass incarceration and policing in the U.S. through art — was awarded a $1.977 million grant this week by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The initiative has produced two art exhibitions and a speaker series that has reached thousands across the country.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Prosecutors: Up to $114K needed to restore Black Lives Matter mural
Prosecutors and defense attorneys sparred Thursday morning over the potential $114,000 cost to restore the Black Lives Matter mural in downtown Santa Cruz. Judge Syda Cogliati gave the defense two weeks to provide its own estimate, but indicated the figure must be enough to completely fix the mural.
Posted inCity Life
BOLO Best Bets: Last call for ‘Heisenberg,’ plus Grazing on the Green and more Open Studios
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