"We are still in an exploratory phase," said farmers market Executive Director Nesh Dhillon as he addressed the board. "This is not binding, this is not definite; we are just starting an official dialogue. That's the important thing to understand here."
Those who visit the Santa Cruz County Government Center through May will find the walls adorned with watercolor portraits, colorful sketches and even papier-mache and wire Dia de los Muertos skeletons.
The paintings will be submitted to the student art contest that is part of the 3rd Annual Live Oak Jack Rabbit event happening on April 14 at Shoreline Middle School. Twelve winning Live Oak School District student artists will receive award certificates from the district as well as gift cards from Palace Art & Office Supply.
In the face of a looming budget crisis, the Live Oak School District's governing board declined to approve a series of recommended employee cuts, at least for now, at its meeting Wednesday.