Lily Belli

Santa Cruz

Food Correspondent at Lookout Santa Cruz

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Downtown Santa Cruz farmers market move delayed until June 4

1 day ago | lookout.co | Lily Belli

Quick Take The downtown Santa Cruz farmers market’s planned move from its current location to a new spot up the street has been postponed until June due to logistical issues. The downtown Santa Cruz farmers market’s final day at its current parking lot – and home of more than 30 years – was set for this Wednesday. But the big move to a temporary location down the street has been postponed by two weeks.
Lily Belli on Food: Dani O's star rising, Home's new venture, Humble Sea raises Pier 39 flag

2 days ago | lookout.co | Lily Belli |Max Chun |Lookout Santa Cruz |Tania Ortiz

Welcome to Lily Belli on Food, a weekly food-focused newsletter from Lookout’s food and drink correspondent, Lily Belli. Keep reading for the latest local food news for Santa Cruz County – plus a few fun odds and ends from my own life and around the web. … A new bakeshop is on the rise, bringing golden loaves of sourdough and organic pastries to restaurants, cafés and farmers markets throughout Santa Cruz County from a home base inside the Capitola Mall.
Empty space: Why some downtown Santa Cruz storefronts stay dark for years

1 week ago | lookout.co | Lily Belli

Quick Take Despite new business openings in downtown Santa Cruz, several high-profile storefronts on Pacific Avenue — including the former homes of Palace Arts and Peet’s Coffee — have sat vacant for years, raising questions about barriers to revitalization. City leaders hope a proposed “vibrancy ordinance” will push property owners to lease long-empty spaces, but high renovation costs, permitting delays and market mismatches continue to stall progress.
San Lorenzo Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, May. 5

1 week ago | lookout.co | Lookout Santa Cruz |Mat Weir |Lily Belli

Good morning! It’s May. 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…Today will be mostly sunny and warmer. The high will be 85 with a low of 48. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). 9 am63°Mostly sunnyKings Highway in Boulder Creek closes May 12 for utility work, with local access noon to 1 p.m. Santa Cruz County meetings on rail and highway safety start May 12. Mushroom Festival at Roaring Camp and Cinco de Mayo feast in Watsonville.
Scotts Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, May. 5

1 week ago | lookout.co | Lookout Santa Cruz |Lily Belli |Max Chun

Good morning! It’s May. 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…Today will be mostly sunny and warmer. The high will be 85 with a low of 49. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). 9 am63°Mostly sunnyVinoCruz in Soquel closed; Home Away will open by mid-June with a market and casual dining. Adorable French Bakery relocated to Scotts Valley, continuing its French bistro offerings.
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, May. 5

1 week ago | lookout.co | Lookout Santa Cruz |Lily Belli |Max Chun

Good morning! It’s May. 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…Today will be mostly sunny, pleasant and warmer. The high will be 78 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). 9 am53°Mostly sunnySanta Cruz County residents can attend public meetings on rail and highway projects. VinoCruz in Soquel has closed, but Home Away will open this summer, offering local cuisine and market items.
Bonny Doon / Davenport Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, May. 5

1 week ago | lookout.co | Lookout Santa Cruz |Mat Weir |Lily Belli

Good morning! It’s May. 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…Today will be mostly sunny, pleasant and warmer. The high will be 71 with a low of 54. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Mostly sunny ▼︎ eventsRead on to see the details about each item…The alternating lanes on North Highway 1 at 41st Avenue in Capitola/Soquel are closed for a striping operation. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. today.
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, May. 5

1 week ago | lookout.co | Lookout Santa Cruz |Mat Weir |Lily Belli

Good morning! It’s May. 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…Today will be mostly sunny and nice. The high will be 77 with a low of 50. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). 9 am59°Mostly sunnySanta Cruz County meetings on rail and highway projects; Felix Lozano remembered; Watsonville PD uses drone for arrest; public meeting on police equipment; local food events include Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival and Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
Aptos Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, May. 5

1 week ago | lookout.co | Lookout Santa Cruz |Mat Weir |Lily Belli

Good morning! It’s May. 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…Today will be mostly sunny and delightful. The high will be 78 with a low of 50. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). 9 am59°Mostly sunnySanta Cruz County residents can attend public meetings on rail and highway projects, while the Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival and food events like Cinco De Mole offer local culinary delights this week.
Eastside / Live Oak Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, May. 5

1 week ago | lookout.co | Lookout Santa Cruz |Mat Weir |Lily Belli

Good morning! It’s May. 5 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…Today will be mostly sunny, pleasant and warmer. The high will be 78 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). 9 am53°Mostly sunny$32K in stolen bikes and tools were recovered, leading to an arrest. Parents protest English-only students switching schools. Community meetings will discuss rail and highway projects. Enjoy local events like the Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival.