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Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, August 12
Good morning! It’s August 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be low clouds breaking for some sun. The high will be 73 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11).
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, August 12
Good morning! It’s August 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be low clouds followed by some sun and cool. The high will be 71 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m. Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday A Santa Cruz recycling center tour reveals nearly a third of recycled items end up in landfills, underscoring challenges in U.S. plastic waste management. By William S.
Eastside / Live Oak Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, August 12
Good morning! It’s August 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be low clouds followed by some sun and cool. The high will be 71 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Showers now, changing to cloudy at 9 a.m. Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday A Santa Cruz recycling center tour reveals nearly a third of recycled items end up in landfills, underscoring challenges in U.S. plastic waste management. By William S.
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Tuesday, August 12
Good morning! It’s August 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be a morning shower in places; otherwise, low clouds followed by some sun. There is a 40% chance of rain. The high will be 71 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11).
Morning Lookout: Santa Cruz's recycling challenges; Watsonville business struggles; AI impact in local classrooms
Hello, one and all. It’s Tuesday, Aug. 12 – another pleasant day around Santa Cruz County, marine layer giving way to sunny skies and temperatures ranging from low 70s to low 90s. JUMP TO … Neighborhood Roundup | Latest News | Opinion | Briefs | Event Calendar | Job Board | Puzzles Nearly a third of items Santa Cruz residents put into their recycling bins actually wind up in the landfill, William S. Woodhams learned on a recent tour of the city’s Dimeo Lane facility.
Atmospheric rivers might be diminishing on the West Coast and surging in the East, study finds
Quick Take Over a 20-year period, atmospheric rivers could double the amount of rain falling on part of the Southeast, the researchers found. It makes sense that atmospheric rivers would flood West Coast headlines as well as its coastlines. Eighty percent of all West Coast flood damage is attributable to these immense highways of water vapor, which can drench Central California with a season’s worth of rain or freeze Seattle in place with a blizzard.
In the Public Interest: A decision on ballot language could turn the campaigns for Santa Cruz’s ballot measures
On the surface, last week’s Santa Cruz City Council vote seemed fairly simple. The city’s political representatives approved the exact verbiage voters will see when they open their ballots this fall to decide on two competing housing measures.
Aptos Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, August 11
Good morning! It’s August 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be partly sunny and pleasantly cool. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 71 with a low of 52.
Bonny Doon / Davenport Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, August 11
Good morning! It’s August 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be partly sunny and pleasant. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 76 with a low of 61.
Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, August 11
Good morning! It’s August 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be increasing amounts of sun. The high will be 72 with a low of 52. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m. Looking ahead: Cool Thursday Construction on Santa Cruz’s downtown library starts Aug. 20. The RiverRow housing project nears completion with 175 units. By William S.
Eastside / Live Oak Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, August 11
Good morning! It’s August 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be pleasant with times of clouds and sun. The high will be 70 with a low of 52.
Scotts Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, August 11
Good morning! It’s August 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be mostly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 85 with a low of 52.
San Lorenzo Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, August 11
Good morning! It’s August 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be mostly sunny and warmer. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 89 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 9 a.m. The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission seeks funding for the passenger rail project’s environmental analysis, which may need local funds if state or federal grants are not obtained.
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, August 11
Good morning! It’s August 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be nice with times of clouds and sun. The high will be 70 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11).
Morning Lookout: Animal control officers' evolving role; downtown library groundbreaking set; pop-up crab traps bring hope
Monday, Aug. 11, is here, Lookout readers, and after a foggy start the Santa Cruz County forecast is for mostly sunny skies and temperatures from the mid-90s in the mountains to lower 70s at the bay.
Sunday Reads: Lessons from Sonoma's train experience; downtown library transparency; Monterey Peninsula desalination
Wallace Baine took a trip to the North Bay, to experience the train ride, to get a sense of its possibilities and problems, and to anticipate what lessons the SMART train system can provide for potential rail passengers in Santa Cruz County. Read more here. Looking for a new job in Santa Cruz County? Explore the top 10 exciting job opportunities across industries like education, health care and more.
Sunday Reads: Lessons from Sonoma's train experience; downtown library transparency; Monterey Peninsula desalination
Wallace Baine took a trip to the North Bay, to experience the train ride, to get a sense of its possibilities and problems, and to anticipate what lessons the SMART train system can provide for potential rail passengers in Santa Cruz County. Read more here. Looking for a new job in Santa Cruz County? Explore the top 10 exciting job opportunities across industries like education, health care and more.
One of downtown Santa Cruz’s most visible housing projects nears completion Original
Over the past several years, Santa Cruzans have looked on as a stretch of Front Street has embarked on a major transformation — one of the most visible examples of the city’s push to build more housing. Now, developers say a new 175-unit building along the San Lorenzo riverfront is nearly complete and set to open to tenants by the end of the year. Pricing for the units is not yet publicly available, Alec Vida, a spokesperson for the project’s developer, Lincoln Property Company, said via email.
Eaters Digest: Dahlias at Dynomite Farm
Eaters Digest is delivered as a free newsletter via email, as well as on our website. Click here to become a Lookout member – and access all of Lily’s food and beverage reporting. Tucked away down a residential street off of Chanticleer Avenue in Live Oak is a secret garden filled with berries and honey, psychedelic flowers and chickens that lay chocolate eggs. Dynomite Farm is a real place, but this oasis of edible plants and wildly colored dahlias feels like another world.
Down The Line: All the biggest and best shows, gigs & events ahead in Santa Cruz County
Quick Take Team BOLO (Be On The Lookout) is gathering and curating all of Santa Cruz County’s biggest and best happenings from now until forever — or at least until the latest gigs are officially announced. On the eve of the 30th anniversary of the death of Jerry Garcia, the tribute band Jerry’s Middle Finger has announced back-to-back shows at Felton Music Hall on Halloween and All Saint’s Day (Oct. 31 and Nov. 1).
Morning Lookout: Back-to-school cellphone crackdown; town clock back on time; homelessness opinion
Hi there, everyone. It is Thursday, Aug. 7, and the back-to-school forecast for many Santa Cruz County students and educators is for mostly sunny skies after a foggy start, with maybe 90 in the mountains and 70s closer to the bay.
Aptos Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, August 6
Good morning! It’s August 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be areas of low clouds, then sun and delightful. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 77 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m. Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend Goats will manage vegetation along the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line, improving safety and reducing costs.
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, August 6
Good morning! It’s August 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be areas of low clouds, then sun and pleasant. The high will be 76 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m. Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday Goats will manage vegetation along the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line, improving safety and reducing costs.
Corralitos / Freedom Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, August 6
Good morning! It’s August 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be areas of low clouds, then sun and nice. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 81 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m. Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend By Jessica M. Pasko Aug 6, 2025 By William S.
Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, August 6
Good morning! It’s August 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be pleasant with areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny. The high will be 79 with a low of 54. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m. Looking ahead: Cool from Friday to Sunday San Lorenzo River’s high July water levels are managed; Woodstock’s Pizza unionizes, Joby Aviation acquires, Watsonville seeks an airport restaurant, and Harvey West Pool reopens for free swims Aug. 16.
Eastside / Live Oak Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, August 6
Good morning! It’s August 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be areas of low clouds, then sun and pleasant. The high will be 76 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m. Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday By Max Chun Aug 6, 2025 By Jessica M.
Bonny Doon / Davenport Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, August 6
Good morning! It’s August 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be pleasant with areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 78 with a low of 58. Mostly cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m. Looking ahead: Cool from tomorrow to Friday The San Lorenzo River’s high July water levels are normal. Santa Cruz’s new system aims to keep levels below 5 feet, with engineers making ongoing adjustments.
Scotts Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, August 6
Good morning! It’s August 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be warmer with areas of low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 90 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11).
San Lorenzo Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, August 6
Good morning! It’s August 6 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be areas of low clouds, then sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 92 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11).
Morning Lookout: San Lorenzo water level, Redman-Hirahara House delisted, starfish die-off breakthrough
What’s good, Lookout friends? It’s Wednesday, Aug. 6 – another nice one around Santa Cruz County, heating up to lower 90s in the mountains, 70s on the beaches. JUMP TO … Neighborhood Roundup | Latest News | Opinion | Briefs | Event Calendar | Job Board | Puzzles Max Chun leads things off with the latest in our Ask Lookout series, digging into why water levels have looked so high in the San Lorenzo River this summer.
Harvey West Pool reopens for free weekend 'Dip In Days' starting Aug. 16
The Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department kicks off the reopening of Harvey West Pool’s free weekend “Dip in Days” next Saturday, Aug. 16, through Sept. 28. The pool will be open at no cost to the public Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering a family-friendly way to cool off this summer and early fall.
Goats return for vegetation control along Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line starting Thursday
Goats will be back on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line (SCBRL) starting Thursday to control vegetation on approximately 2 miles of the corridor in Mid-County. The vegetation work will be overseen by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC).
Eaters Digest: Smash Burger at the Point Market in Scotts Valley
Eaters Digest is delivered as a free newsletter via email, as well as on our website. Click here to become a Lookout member – and access all of Lily’s food and beverage reporting. This week, Pleasure Point café The Point Market opened a new outpost in Scotts Valley, bringing its extensive menu of burritos popular at the East Cliff location to the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Eaters Digest: Smash Burger at the Point Market in Scotts Valley
Eaters Digest is delivered as a free newsletter via email, as well as on our website. Click here to become a Lookout member – and access all of Lily’s food and beverage reporting. This week, Pleasure Point café The Point Market opened a new outpost in Scotts Valley, bringing its extensive menu of burritos popular at the East Cliff location to the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Aptos Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, August 1
Good morning! It’s August 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be clouds giving way to sun. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 70 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m. Looking ahead: Pleasant tomorrow The Ocean Street housing project in Santa Cruz may decrease from 389 to 300 units as developers negotiate cost-cutting measures with city officials due to economic uncertainty.
Eastside / Live Oak Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, August 1
Good morning! It’s August 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be clouds giving way to sun. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 71 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11).
Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, August 1
Good morning! It’s August 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be clouds giving way to sun. There is a 3% chance of rain. The high will be 72 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m. Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend Santa Cruz’s Ocean Street housing project may decrease to 300 units.
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, August 1
Good morning! It’s August 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be clouds giving way to sun. There is a 3% chance of rain. The high will be 70 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11).
Bonny Doon / Davenport Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, August 1
Good morning! It’s August 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be cool with clouds giving way to sun. There is a 3% chance of rain. The high will be 69 with a low of 57. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m. The Ocean Street housing project in Santa Cruz may decrease from 389 to 300 units as developers negotiate cost-cutting measures with city officials due to economic uncertainty.
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, August 1
Good morning! It’s August 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be clouds giving way to sun. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 71 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m. Looking ahead: Pleasant tomorrow The Ocean Street housing project in Santa Cruz may decrease from 389 to 300 units as developers negotiate cost-cutting measures with city officials due to economic uncertainty.
Scotts Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, August 1
Good morning! It’s August 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be clouds giving way to sun. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 80 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11).
San Lorenzo Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, August 1
Good morning! It’s August 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be warmer with clouds giving way to sun. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 83 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11).
Morning Lookout: 908 Ocean project, Ella's at the Airport replacement, Point Market in Scotts Valley
Happy Friday, Santa Cruz County! It’s Aug. 1, and we’re in for some fog and partly sunny skies with highs in the mid-70s. JUMP TO … Neighborhood Roundup | Latest News | Opinion | Briefs | Event Calendar | Job Board | Puzzles Max Chun brings us the latest on an Ocean Street housing development proposed by a subsidiary of real estate giant Trammell Crow.
Weekender: Cabrillo Music Fest, Rage on West Cliff & Lookout Trivia
Hi friends, Our next Lookout Trivia Night is comin’ ’round the bend — Wednesday, Aug. 6 at Abbott Square — and we’re going to have a tough time topping the amaze-balls event we had last time when we attracted a crowd of about 10,000 people (Note: if the president can wildly exaggerate crowd sizes, then who’s going to stop me?). This time, as my guest co-host, we’re welcoming the great Michael Gaither who reigns as the county’s master trivia host (his homefield gig is Thursdays at El Vaquero).
Weekender: Cabrillo Music Fest, Rage on West Cliff & Lookout Trivia
Hi friends, Our next Lookout Trivia Night is comin’ ’round the bend — Wednesday, Aug. 6 at Abbott Square — and we’re going to have a tough time topping the amaze-balls event we had last time when we attracted a crowd of about 10,000 people (Note: if the president can wildly exaggerate crowd sizes, then who’s going to stop me?). This time, as my guest co-host, we’re welcoming the great Michael Gaither who reigns as the county’s master trivia host (his homefield gig is Thursdays at El Vaquero).
Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, July 31
Good morning! It’s July 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be partly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 72 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m. Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday Santa Cruz’s Radius Gallery features a photo exhibit by Jana Marcus on Aug. 16, celebrating women over 40. Additionally, the Breastfeeding Walk & Health Fair takes place at Laurel Park on Aug.
Eastside / Live Oak Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, July 31
Good morning! It’s July 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be low clouds followed by sunshine. The high will be 71 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m. Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday Murray Street Bridge closure raises traffic and safety issues on Cayuga Street; city plans changes with grant funds.
Aptos Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, July 31
Good morning! It’s July 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be cool with low clouds followed by sunshine. The high will be 70 with a low of 55. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Cloudy now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m. Looking ahead: Pleasant Saturday The Murray Street Bridge closure has raised traffic on Cayuga Street, prompting city officials to plan safety improvements with a new transportation grant.
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, July 31
Good morning! It’s July 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be low clouds followed by sunshine. The high will be 71 with a low of 57. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11).
Bonny Doon / Davenport Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, July 31
Good morning! It’s July 31 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be partly sunny and cool. The high will be 69 with a low of 56. The Murray Street Bridge closure has raised traffic on Cayuga Street, prompting city officials to plan safety improvements with a new transportation grant.
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