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Carmageddon: Capitola won't rebuild Grand Avenue pathway; free Metro fares for Earth Day
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (359+ words) The Capitola City Council will not relocate the eroded Grand Avenue pathway on Depot Hill, opting instead to look at minor improvements to the area to maintain public access. The five-member council did suggest exploring enhancements at the ends of…...
Leftover meals, low prices, less waste: Why some Santa Cruz County restaurants are turning to Too Good To Go
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (942+ words) A small but growing number of Santa Cruz County restaurants and grocery stores are using the Too Good To Go app to sell leftover food in discounted "surprise bags," helping reduce waste while recouping some costs. Customers trade choice for…...
Sunday Reads: The foodie appeal of app Too Good To Go; what residents should demand with sales tax increase
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (286+ words) Lookout Santa Cruz Members get unlimited access Lookout Santa Cruz members get full access to all our local coverage " read as much as you'd like! Support a homegrown news source for Santa Cruz county and even help share free access…...
If Santa Cruz County wants to hike sales tax above 10%, here's what we need fixed first
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (1060+ words) Santa Cruz County is heading into a budget crisis " and we're not alone. At the same time, a separate half-cent tax for Santa Cruz Metro could also go before voters. Together, those measures would push local sales tax rates above…...
Educator Update: Uncertain data about March's heat wave, and Grey Bears expansion in response to growing demand for senior services
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (461+ words) Welcome back " we hope you had a restful Spring Break. As classes resume, we're bringing you a new set of local stories and classroom-ready resources to help students connect with what's happening in Santa Cruz County right now. Here's a…...
It's Tax Day: Here's why some Santa Cruz County homeowners are saving more this year
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (972+ words) This year, some Santa Cruz homeowners were able to save thousands of dollars when filing taxes. That's due to an increased cap on state and local tax deduction referred to as SALT. Lauren Leff was excited to file her taxes…...
Group of local contractors to use straw bales to build low-income housing on Mt. Calvary Church property in Soquel
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (540+ words) A group of local contractors are hoping to address both homelessness and climate change with their project to build six new "tiny homes" using natural materials. Local contractors are working together to bring low-income housing for community members experiencing homelessness....
Lookout PM: Lily Belli on Food, Ripple Effect's opening day, and salmon season reopens with staggered dates
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (192+ words) Welcome to Tuesday night's Lookout PM. I WANT TO'Become a Lookout Member | Download the Lookout App | Browse Latest News|Get other Lookout Newsletters | Solve a Puzzle | Find Local Events| Advertise The latest in Santa Cruz County food & drink news, notes,…...
Morning Lookout: A look at the ambitious arts festival "Ripple Effect," salmon fishing reopens with some special guidelines, and an op-ed on local growth in the past and present
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (231+ words) Lily Belli reports that salmon fishing finally reopened after a three-year closure, but there are some caveats. Those include staggered fishing seasons and limited quotas to prioritize a careful recovery. In any event, Lily writes that it will allow smaller…...
I'm 20 and I've spent years struggling with the myth of being "fixed' of mental illness
1+ week, 1+ day ago (788+ words) After years of medication for anxiety, UC Santa Cruz student Veronica Morris thought she was "over it," healed. Then during her second year on campus, her anxiety returned in unexpected ways, forcing her to restart taking medication. Here, she reflects…...