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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 15m

Seaside-based Other Brother Beer Co. plans to open its first satellite taproom in Aptos Village by the end of the year, taking over the former Doon to Earth space.

Seaside’s Other Brother Beer Co. aims to open Aptos taproom by end of year

Seaside-based Other Brother Beer Co. plans to open its first satellite taproom in Aptos Village by the end of the year, taking over the former Doon to Earth space. The new 1,400-square-foot location…

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 1h

ICYMI: Nicole Coburn will succeed Carlos Palacios as Santa Cruz County's top non-elected official after serving as assistant county executive officer since 2017. The board of supervisors is expected to formally approve her hiring at its Oct. 21 meeting.

Supervisors tap Nicole Coburn for next county executive officer

Nicole Coburn will succeed Carlos Palacios as Santa Cruz County's top non-elected official after serving as assistant county executive officer since 2017. The board of supervisors is expected to…

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 2h

As Santa Cruz County’s mosquito control program seeks more funding from voters, an invasive species of disease-carrying mosquito is resurfacing in Boulder Creek, two years after it was eradicated from the area.

Vector control ballot measure takes on new urgency as invasive mosquitoes resurface in Santa Cruz County

As Santa Cruz County’s mosquito control program seeks more funding from voters, an invasive species of disease-carrying mosquito is resurfacing in Boulder Creek, two years after it was eradicated…

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 3h

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Lookout believes in journalism that is a dialogue, a link to democracy. That’s why we want to hear from you. Your perspectives will make us, our reporting and our community better. Today, we publish…

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 4h

ICYMI: Despite implementing cost-cutting measures, UC Santa Cruz is projecting another year of deficits: nearly $80 million. Last fiscal year, the university said it was on track to close with a similar deficit.

UC Santa Cruz projects $80 million deficit for 2026 fiscal year

Despite implementing cost-cutting measures, UC Santa Cruz is projecting another year of deficits: nearly $80 million. Last fiscal year, the university said it was on track to close with a similar…

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 4h

The first significant rainfall is rolling into Santa Cruz County, with the brunt of it making landfall later Monday and lasting through late Wednesday. However, serious impacts are not expected.

Multi-day weather system to bring season’s first major rain to region next week

The first significant rainfall is rolling into Santa Cruz County, with the brunt of it making landfall later Monday and lasting through late Wednesday. However, serious impacts are not expected.

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 5h

FROM MONDAY: A free child care program serving low-income families in Santa Cruz County will remain open through October after securing $362,000 in emergency funding from local agencies, following a sudden loss of federal support.

Free child care program Head Start secures enough funding to remain open through end of October

A free child care program serving low-income families in Santa Cruz County will remain open through October after securing $362,000 in emergency funding from local agencies, following a sudden loss…

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 6h

Years after he was charged with fatally stabbing Hubert Cross in Live Oak, Leif Ames remains out on bail. Attorneys say it's highly unusual for someone charged with murder to remain out of pre-trial custody, a fact the victim's family says raises concerns about the local justice system.

Nearly six years after being charged with murdering his friend, Leif Ames is out on bail and has yet to face a jury. How?

Years after he was charged with fatally stabbing Hubert Cross 23 times, a former Live Oak man remains out on bail with few restrictions. Local attorneys say it is highly unusual for someone charged…

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 7h

The weekend has arrived – make some plans around Santa Cruz County with the help of BOLO, Lookout's free, searchable events calendar.

Event Calendar

Browse Lookout's Santa Cruz County public event calendar. This is your place to go for things to do in Santa Cruz County. Find all the concerts, plays, live music, pub crawls, family events, poetry…

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 8h

Heading to the Westside farmers market today? Get a taste of what Switch Bakery is going to be bringing to its downtown cafe.

Switch Bakery to open Santa Cruz café focused on gut-friendly baked goods

Husband-and-wife bakers Joshua Bradley and Amanda Frazier, founders of Switch Bakery, are opening their first brick-and-mortar café in downtown Santa Cruz before the end of the year, expanding beyond…

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 9h

In her weekly look at local business, Jessica M. Pasko reports on Scotts Valley pioneer Zero Motorcycles moving its HQ to the Netherlands and why the owner of Live Oak landmark Windmill Cafe is moving on, plus numbers, names and events to know.

This week in Santa Cruz County business: Zero Motorcycles to move headquarters abroad; Windmill Cafe’s owner prepares to pass the torch

In her weekly look at local business, Jessica M. Pasko reports on Scotts Valley pioneer Zero Motorcycles moving its HQ to the Netherlands and why the owner of Live Oak landmark Windmill Cafe is…

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 1d

Lily Belli heads "just two songs north of Santa Cruz" to dig into one of the standout dishes on the rebooted Davenport Roadhouse menu. Her Friday newsletter also includes food & drink event recommendations for the coming weekend and stories you might have missed.

Eaters Digest: Greens + Grains Bowl at Davenport Roadhouse

Lily Belli heads "just two songs north of Santa Cruz" to dig into one of the standout dishes on the rebooted Davenport Roadhouse menu.

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 1d

Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli highlights top events happening around Santa Cruz County this weekend and into next week, plus more listings from Lookout's BOLO events calendar.

Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, Oct. 10-16

Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli highlights top events happening around Santa Cruz County this weekend and into next week, plus more listings from Lookout's BOLO events calendar.

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 1d

After weeks of waiting, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will allow midrise apartment buildings near major transit stops in California’s biggest metro areas.

Newsom signs law overhauling local zoning to build more housing

After weeks of waiting, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will allow midrise apartment buildings near major transit stops in California’s biggest metro areas.

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 1d

Ready for another serving of Santa Cruz County food & drink? Lily Belli's Eaters Digest newsletter is coming soon – sign up for free at the link below.

Newsletter & Text Center

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 1d

Cal Fire’s CZU unit is planning to burn an estimated 40 acres of grass, bushes and dead trees today at Locatelli Ranch west of Boulder Creek.

Cal Fire plans prescribed burn Friday at Locatelli Ranch in Santa Cruz Mountains

Cal Fire CZU is planning to burn an estimated 40 acres of grass, bushes, and dead trees on Friday at Locatelli Ranch in the Santa Cruz Mountains, if the weather conditions allow for it.

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 1d

Friday morning brings Lookout news stories from Lily Belli, Tania Ortiz, Max Chun, Wallace Baine, Cecilia Schutz and more, plus Community Voices opinion from Santa Cruz engineer and mother Emily Figurski.

Morning Lookout: Davenport Roadhouse reboot; 'tiny village' gets a boost; Capitola council to rework code of conduct

Santa Cruz County news and opinion headlines from Lookout for the morning of Friday, Oct. 10.

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 1d

A fundraising campaign to build a universally accessible playground in Capitola is coming to fruition, with groundbreaking on Treasure Cove Playground set for for Oct. 28 at Jade Street Park in the city's Jewel Box neighborhood.

Capitola sets Oct. 28 groundbreaking for accessible Treasure Cove Playground at Jade Street Park

A fundraising campaign to build a universally accessible playground in Capitola is coming to fruition, with groundbreaking on Treasure Cove Playground set for for Oct. 28 at Jade Street Park in the city's Jewel Box neighborhood.

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 1d

The Golden State Finance Authority will host a workshop Oct. 20 in Boulder Creek to help Santa Cruz County residents affected by flooding during the devastating 2023 winter storms apply for up to $300,000 in forgivable home loans through the ReCoverCA HomeBuyer Assistance Program.

Boulder Creek workshop aims to help county residents hit by 2023 flooding apply for home loan assistance

The Golden State Finance Authority will host a workshop Oct. 20 in Boulder Creek to help Santa Cruz County residents affected by flooding during the devastating 2023 winter storms apply for up to…

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 1d

New owners Gavin Parsons and Ginny Miller took over the historic Davenport Roadhouse in July, updating its menu, patio and outdoor spaces while preserving the beloved inn’s coastal charm.

Historic Davenport Roadhouse gets a gentle reboot with new owners and new menu

New owners Gavin Parsons and Ginny Miller took over the historic Davenport Roadhouse in July, updating its menu, patio and outdoor spaces while preserving the beloved inn’s coastal charm.

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 1d

Monterey County officials have approved more than $1 million in funding to help finish construction of a 34-unit “tiny village” in Watsonville. The project is a joint effort between Santa Cruz and Monterey counties to address homelessness along the Pajaro River levee.

Money from Monterey County could help finish construction on ‘tiny village’ for homeless in Watsonville

Monterey County officials have approved more than $1 million in funding to help finish construction of a 34-unit “tiny village” in Watsonville. The project is a joint effort between Santa Cruz and Monterey counties to address homelessness along the Pajaro River levee.

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 1d

The Capitola City Council will consider revisions to its code of conduct for councilmembers and members of various city boards and committees after it requested a more transparent process for dealing with complaints.

Capitola City Council to consider changes to code of conduct after tossing latest complaint

The Capitola City Council will consider revisions to its code of conduct for councilmembers and members of various city boards and committees after it requested a more transparent process for dealing with complaints.

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 1d

OPINION: Santa Cruz engineer and mother Emily Figurski argues that feminism’s next frontier isn’t dismantling masculinity — it’s redefining it. Figurski credits her husband’s equal partnership in parenting and housework as essential to her career success.

The future of feminism is in my Santa Cruz home: My husband works and changes diapers

OPINION: Santa Cruz engineer and mother Emily Figurski argues that feminism’s next frontier isn’t dismantling masculinity — it’s redefining it. Figurski credits her husband’s equal partnership in parenting and housework as essential to her career success.

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 1d

With the weekend nearly here, check out Wallace Baine’s Best 9 recommendations for things to do around Santa Cruz County via Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.

Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, Oct. 9-16

With the weekend nearly here, check out Wallace Baine’s Best 9 recommendations for things to do around Santa Cruz County via Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.

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Lookout Santa Cruz @lookoutsantacruz.bsky.social · 2d

Check out Wallace Baine's weekly newsletter for recommendations for things to do all over Santa Cruz County plus news and notes from our bustling arts & entertainment scene.

Weekender: Revving up for Halloween, Gladwell at the Rio, Santa Cruz Film Fest and Open Studios roll on

Recommendations for things to do, news and notes from Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment via Lookout correspondent Wallace Baine.

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