A group of residents has filed a lawsuit against Santa Cruz County over a proposed development at 841 Capitola Rd., while local architecture firm Workbench is going to court over another of its projects, at 3500 Paul Sweet Rd.
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Posted inFood & Drink
Three bakers on the rise: The new faces reshaping Santa Cruz County’s bread and pastries
Across Santa Cruz County, three emerging bakers are gaining attention for distinctive breads and pastries that reflect their personal stories and creative ambitions. From a sold-out Watsonville sourdough shop to eye-catching Capitola confections and a reinvented downtown café pastry case, each is helping redefine the local baking scene.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Santa Cruz chapter of Singing Resistance unites ‘No Kings’ rally in song
A new grassroots movement called the Singing Resistance emerged Saturday at Santa Cruz’s third “No Kings” rally. It’s part of a national trend, spawned from protests in Minneapolis.
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Watsonville ‘No Kings’ protest follows Santa Cruz’s as 15,000-plus rally in county opposing Trump administration
About 3,000 protestors filled the environs of Watsonville’s downtown plaza Saturday afternoon, following a march through the streets of Santa Cruz that brought out about 12,000 Trump opponents in the third round of “No Kings” rallies.
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‘No Kings’ 3.0 rallies set for Santa Cruz and Watsonville this weekend; organizers expecting larger crowds
Political organizers in Santa Cruz and Watsonville are expecting large crowds this weekend for a follow-up to October’s nationwide “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration.
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City, county have some interim replacements for shuttering day services, but long-term solutions remain uncertain
With the closure of Housing Matters’ day services less than a week away, the city and county of Santa Cruz have worked to get some interim replacements ready to go come next Wednesday. However, long-term solutions are still unclear. Community organizations have expressed interest in providing services, but nothing is solidified. The city is also exploring ways to implement more permanent public hygiene facilities.
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Cruz Room plans shared kitchen, bar and live events at key Santa Cruz corner
A Santa Cruz chef and commercial kitchen owner plans to transform the former Burger. and D20 Pizza restaurant space on Mission Street into the Cruz Room, a collaborative hub for food, music and art with multiple businesses under one roof. Established pizza pop-up Sleight Of Hand has already signed on, and owner Matisse Selman is seeking additional partners to bring the community-focused concept to life.
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Santa Cruz County strawberries weathered heat wave, with potential upside for vineyards
A record March heat wave caused only minor damage to early strawberry crops in Santa Cruz County, with most fruit and other produce left largely unharmed thanks to proactive irrigation. The warm temperatures could even benefit local wine grapes by accelerating early growth and improving conditions for a strong harvest later in the season.
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Carmageddon: Sales tax to prevent major cuts to Santa Cruz Metro aimed for November ballot
Supporters of Santa Cruz Metro have begun gathering signatures to get a sales tax on the November ballot by way of a citizens’ initiative, in order to lower the threshold for the number of votes needed to pass. Without local funding, the county transit agency faces potentially major cuts to its personnel and level of service.
Posted inInside Lookout
Tamsin McMahon: A life in journalism well-lived
Serving as Lookout’s managing editor for three years, Tamsin McMahon led the newsroom to the heights of a Pulitzer Prize and everyday reporting that met high standards. She died last week at 48, and in accompanying tributes, her colleagues remember her unique presence and contributions.