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No Kings Protest 

As Murray Street Bridge traffic snarls Seabright, Engfer Pizza Works hands out slices to stuck drivers 

Mission West to stay local as Westside couple, industry vets take the helm 

A brew hope: Santa Cruz homebrew culture bubbles to life with return of community festival 

At The Midway, local farms shape a shifting, hyper-seasonal menu 

Post boom, Santa Cruz County craft breweries defy bust with new recipes for success 

11th Hour Coffee reopens downtown Santa Cruz hub after three-month remodel 

Seymour Center’s Ms. Blue comes to life in new augmented reality experience 

Five years on, Santa Cruz Black leaders reflect on George Floyd’s legacy of activism and art 

This week in Santa Cruz County business: New makers space on Westside launches with summer camp 

Lookout in the Community: July events you don’t want to miss 

The 418 Project transforms into Oz for ‘ally event’ 

Grey Bears warms both hearts and plates at Valentine’s Day senior dating mixer 

Eaters Digest: Gelato at Emozioni Pasticceria, chef Enzo’s latest success 

Something happenin’ here: The state of democracy on one Friday evening in Santa Cruz 

Photo essay: Ocean Street protests by Natasha Leverett 

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

‘All my dreams shattered’: Santa Cruz Iranians gripped by fear for family members abroad as conflict escalates 

Morning Lookout: Davenport Roadhouse reboot; ‘tiny village’ gets a boost 

Gabriella Café alumni return to the kitchen to lift up longtime chef facing cancer