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‘Horribly understaffed’: PV High teachers’ complaints about staff shortage impacts paint grim picture
Two complaints were submitted to the Pajaro Valley Unified School District last week regarding teacher vacancies at Pajaro Valley High School this semester. Teachers say vacancies are negatively affecting students, and district officials say they’ve been working to fill them.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Feeding Santa Cruz 2021: Here are some of the local nonprofits that need your help this holiday season
With the holiday season upon us, plenty of Santa Cruz County residents are in need of help — and you can lend a hand by volunteering with or donating to these organizations throughout the county.
Posted inInside Lookout
Inside Lookout: Celebrating our first birthday and moving boldly into 2022
In this month’s newsletter from CEO and Founder Ken Doctor, get a preview of Lookout’s ambitious student access…
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‘The Mona Lisa!’ Watsonville High students ecstatic about a renewed opportunity to visit France
After a similar trip years ago was cancelled due to lack of money, a group of students at Watsonville High School are currently fundraising for a trip to France in 2023. “The stars are aligning this time,” says French teacher Patrick Molanchon.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Ready to ‘roll up my sleeves’: Matt Huffaker officially takes reins as Santa Cruz’s city manager
Santa Cruz city councilmembers unanimously voted Tuesday to appoint Matt Huffaker to serve as the next city manager. Huffaker, who is currently serving as Watsonville’s city manager, will start the Santa Cruz role Jan. 3.
Posted inFood & Drink
The cheese stands alone: Staff of Life’s fromager maps out party-pleasing cheeseboards
Cesar Olivares, a world-class cheese expert who personally tastes and selects each of the 300-plus cheeses Staff of Life stocks, is our go-to for tips on not just which cheeses you need on for that holiday cheese arrangement but how to cut and present them.
Posted inCity Life
BOLO Best Bets: First Friday, wearable art, sea glass and Cabrillo Gallery back in person
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LILY BELLI: Eaters Digest on Thanksgiving season, prime farmers market season & fizzy beat juice
Lily has you covered on where to order turkeys, baked goods and more as the holidays loom ever larger, plus the pick of the litter from farmers markets around Santa Cruz County.
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WALLACE BAINE: Has Santa Cruz reached a turning point with Halloween?
Whether Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz somehow reverts to its pre-pandemic ways on Sunday evening or not, it appears Halloween might be swerving toward a more mature version of itself that can be echoed by the increased awareness around Dia de Los Muertos.