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After a Cinco de Mayo-themed kickoff on May 5, the next event is set for June 2, with a theme of LGBTQ Pride Month.

Having managed four transit systems before making his way to Santa Cruz, Michael Tree lives and breathes public transportation. With a recently secured $40 million from the state, the head of the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District sat down with Lookout to discuss what that money will help fund, how his past experience informs what to do in Santa Cruz, the difficulties in building passenger rail, and more.

If you missed it, catch up with Roy Wood Jr.’s comedy set at last week’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, though second banana Joe Biden’s routine is worth a listen as well.

The free bus rides also help to transport community members to a variety of Earth Day events hosted by Santa Cruz.

Those are the first of 14 electric vehicle charging stations planned for installation in central and eastern Maine.

Sustainable Transportation in the Golden State

Kenné Johnson-Scianna remembers not knowing how to take care of her skin at an early age. It wasn’t until she was hired by Lush that she learned personalized self-care. After seeing the rise of sm

Nina G is coming to Santa Cruz next month to perform in a show called “Comedians With Disabilities Act” alongside other comics living with various health/ability circumstances. Writing from his own experience as a member of the People Who Stutter Club, Wallace Baine says that in the great directory of physical, mental or psychological afflictions that plague the human animal, “I got away pretty good.” He tells you why.

The Executive Director of the Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets says it estimates farmers' markets contribute almost $20 million to Maine's economy.

A few must-read stories from Lookout Santa Cruz staff specially curated so you can have an enriched Sunday morning.