So far about 50 people have gathered at the Starbucks on Ocean Street to rally against what they say are ‘unfair labor practices’ and ‘union busting’ efforts by the company.

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One more video shot by Kevin Painchaud.

Thank you to Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputy Alex Spencer and uber-skilled 'cop whisperer' Karen Lansing for bringing this topic out into the open — not just for first responders, but for anyone stuck, struggling and much worse. If Spencer's brain can heal, anyone's can.

Things are-a-changin' ... even in places that would prefer they don't. Can neighborhood groups get the compromises they seek and keep character and density at the forefront?

Some of the most important journalism I've done. Please read and share. 🙏

Why isn't this mecca of organic leading the way toward sustainable measures at a larger scale?

Jimmy Dutra and supporters throw water on Stephen Siefke's accusations but offer no specifics about how the two know each other and whether an alleged incident in 2005 ever happened.

The Lane is one fine sporting arena. Good to see it back in action.

Watsonville city council member and 4th District supervisor candidate Jimmy Dutra arrives for a press conference he arranged Thursday. About 40 supporters, including friends and family, showed up.

DEVELOPING: Santa Cruz High on lockdown amid reports of active shooter bit.ly/3FniWE4

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Your important read of the day. Thanks to Jody for sharing.

Good fun with Lily and Marco at Glaum Ranch.

STORM WATCH WEDNESDAY: For all the latest developments from around Santa Cruz County, check in here regularly throughout the day. Lookout correspondents will keep you posted on everything going on. lookout.co/santacruz/weat…

None for me, thanks. But I do understand their unreasonable desire to get out there. I'm frothing for some post-storm cleanup waves. But will it ever stop storming?

🤓 I knew Stanford would let me in eventually! 😛 instagram.com/p/CpquyP-Pkei/…

My first news story for Stanford Medicine via the work of Shoa L. Clarke on why Heart Shape Matters. Thanks for gently walking me through the world of cardiac sphericity, Shoa! med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/…

If you haven't experienced the clarity and context Keith Humphreys brings to addiction, you should. Leaders in the U.S. and abroad are lining up for consultation. scopeblog.stanford.edu/2023/08/17/bri…