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Coyotes spotted in Santa Cruz neighborhoods
FREEDOM, Calif. — A post on social media about frequent coyote sightings worries some people living in a Santa Cruz neighborhood. The post says coyotes are becoming more aggressive with pets and humans on Berkeley Way. The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter says it is mating season, and coyotes...
Bad Animal: The radical, Dionysian bookshop and natural-wine bar in Santa Cruz
There are people who like bookshops. Then there is Andrew Sivak, who once used a bookshop — Santa Cruz’s now-shuttered Logos Books & Records — to run an underground and only one-year college he claims had a 100 percent success rate in placing people into graduate schools.
Monterey Bay Restaurant Group Expands into Los Gatos
What does that word “ambrosia” mean to you? If you are of a certain vintage, you can’t help but think of a gelatinous pineapple, mandarin orange and Cool Whip creation—served upside down—that your grandma made on holidays. A special treat. Perhaps that’s not quite what...
Summer in New York comes alive in Cabrillo Stage’s rendition of award-winning musical ‘In the Heights’
It’s summer in New York, and the still, sultry air is filled with the sounds of neighbors chatting, lovers laughing and the omnipresent beat of hip-hop music that permeates the neighborhood of Washington Heights. Families navigate the pressures of generational expectations and small business owners find success in the relationships built over time while youngsters in love forge their own paths forward.
Laurie Love on Wine: A Q&A with Salamandre’s retiring Shoemaker, grand cru at Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard and events aplenty
Welcome to Laurie Love on Wine! I am Laurie Love, a professional wine writer and educator based in Santa Cruz. In this column, I share my wine passion, knowledge and experience with Lookout readers. Follow me on my wine blog, Laurie Loves Wine, and on Instagram at LaurieLoveOnWine. I love email from readers! Stay in touch: Email me at laurie@lookoutlocal.com. Join me as we journey together through the wonderful world of wine.
Torched marshmallow ice cream on a stick?? 🍦
Summer sitting: Outdoor dining policies along the Peninsula. Summer is in full swing along the Peninsula, and with that comes crowds of eager outdoor diners. My personal favorite part of outdoor dining is increased opportunities for people watching, but if you just love a gentle breeze, a boost in Vitamin D or a higher chance of petting a dog walking by, those are also valid reasons for choosing to sit outside. This week, assistant lifestyle editor Karla Kane has a roundup of local policies surrounding outdoor dining and parklets.
Saison Cellar Scotts Valley Welcomes New Manager
July 16, 2024 – Truth be told, I was shopping for something that ACE Hardware in Scotts Valley didn’t have when I noticed activity going on outside Saison Cellar & Wine Bar in the Kings Village Shopping Center. They were hosting a popup with Kikuchi x Yuko and at least a few Saison patrons were taking advantage of the opportunity. I was curious what they had on their list for Sauvignon Blanc and operations director Jane McElrone pointed me to two interesting French options, the 2020 Pascal Jolivet and the 2020 Saint Sulpice SB-Semillon, both of which I included in last Friday’s “Grape Escape” on Sauvy B.
Weekender: Calling long-distance grandparents, paging Sinclair Lewis, and turn out for Pedro the Lion, theater and folklorico
In a stunning statistic that I completely made up, 94% of America’s political-thriller novelists have left the profession so far in 2024. Said one formerly successful political writer who doesn’t really exist, “Competing against reality these days is like Salieri attempting to out-compose Mozart. Why even try?”
Watch Free Movies Under The Stars This Summer At The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk In NorCal
There are few places more magical than the boardwalk in the summertime. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is an iconic destination in Northern California. This summer, the Boardwalk is hosting free movie nights on the beach. So bring a big blanket, and some snacks, and join in on this fun event.
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