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Historic Los Gatos Meats brings signature sandwiches to Capitola Village
It’s clear from the first tender, smoke-filled bite that Los Gatos Meats & Smokehouse, one of the oldest butchers in Los Gatos, knows a thing or two about making a great sandwich. That makes sense. The family-owned butcher shop has been in the game for more than 100 years,...
Lotto scratcher ticket sold in San Jose wins $2 million
SAN JOSE — A lucky patron won $2 million from a California lottery scratcher purchased at a San Jose cafe, California lottery officials announced Monday. The scratcher was purchased at Tuong Vi Ice Cream and Café, at 2485 Alvin Avenue in San Jose, officials said in a news release.
The Mountain Gardener | Lessons from the Fire
My house in Bonny Doon burned down on Aug. 19, 2020. I know this because my neighbor sent me a photo the next day after the fire had moved on down the slope. The next spring quite a few of my plants were making a valiant effort to regrow despite being burned to the ground. I saved about 75 plants that I now call “pets” at my new place in Boulder Creek. So this is a story of survival and renewal.
Rock Musician Greg Kihn Dies at 75
Local rock icon, deejay and novelist Greg Kihn died Tuesday, Aug. 16 at the age of 75, according to an announcement on his web site. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Greg Kihn, an iconic figure in the realm of rock music. Greg lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease,” the announcement written by Skyler Turtle said.
South Bay K-9 Ronin passes after terminal cancer diagnosis
(KRON) — The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their beloved K-9s after he was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. K-9 Ronin passed away on Tuesday and was given a multi-agency processional in a final goodbye. Following the terminal cancer diagnosis, Ronin's health quickly deteriorated, according to SCCSO. "His […]
Annoying earworms can actually make you a great singer
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Have you ever had a song stuck in your head, playing on repeat like a broken record? This common phenomenon, known as an earworm or involuntary musical imagery (INMI), might be more than just an annoying side-effect of our music-filled lives. A new study suggests that these spontaneous mental concerts could reveal a hidden talent many of us possess without realizing it: a form of perfect pitch.
County of Santa Clara Animal Services Clear the Shelter Event
Join us on August 24th for a day packed with excitement and furry friends that the whole family can enjoy at the County of Santa Clara Animal Services. FREE Cat & Dog Adoptions meaning waived adoption fees! You can also expect all animals to be vaccinated, sterilized and microchipped!. Music.
CZU Lightning Complex fire anniversary marked with poetry event
Santa Cruz Public Libraries will mark the four-year anniversary of the CZU Lightning Complex fire from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Felton Branch Library with the “Heavy Lift Listening Tour,” an interactive poetry and storytelling event featuring artist Felicia Rice and poet Theresa Whitehill.
New troupe shakes up Santa Cruz with musical ‘Heathers’
In the world of theater where name recognition is everything for a performance company, Renegade Theater is firmly stamping its signature on the Santa Cruz theater scene. Armed with talent, passion and a thirst for diversity, the theater troupe—founded by Kyle Vasquez (she/her) in September 2023—is clamoring its way into known stage-based circles while infusing life and bravado into material that begs to be revisited.
Laurie Love on Wine: Lester Estate’s home-run wine dinner, new Aptos vineyard and Big Sur Food & Wine on the horizon
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.
Baine’s Nine: Nine necessary know-abouts for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, Aug. 15-22
Here they are, nine necessary know-abouts for the week ahead. It’s the school’s-starting-already? B9:. The next 10 days in Aptos and Watsonville are all about folklorico dancing, as a troupe of professional dancers from Veracruz open the festival with performances from traditions all over Mexico. Talking Heads fans...
The soul of wit: The dazzling fashion of Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’
There are many enriching and ennobling reasons to catch Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s ongoing production of “Hamlet” this summer. But, can we just for a moment set aside the literary conversation, and talk about the clothes?. This year’s “Hamlet” is a feast for the fashion-conscious, and that’s largely...
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