Motion Pacific will occupy a new space on Frederick Street in Santa Cruz after two years of bouncing around rented spaces for its dance classes and community programming.

Santa Cruz County headlines from Lookout for the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Writers of Color Santa Cruz County organizará una muestra de poesía el miércoles 7 de octubre en el Museum of Art & History, con la participación de 17 artistas de distintas partes del norte y sur…

After less than two years on the job, Pajaro Valley Unified School District Superintendent Heather Contreras is in line to be hired by San Luis Coastal Unified School District.

Writers of Color Santa Cruz County will host a poetry showcase Wednesday at the Museum of Art & History, featuring 17 performers from across North and South County. The collective meets monthly to…

Starbucks has closed four Santa Cruz County locations in the past year, including two that shut down in September. We asked local coffee drinkers and independent baristas whether the closures matter…

In her weekly look at Santa Cruz County business, Jessica M. Pasko relays how Joby Aviation has fared in the courtroom lately, crunches local summer tourism data and spotlights more names, numbers…

Motion Pacific will occupy a new space on Frederick Street in Santa Cruz after two years of bouncing around rented spaces for its dance classes and community programming.

From the Soquel hills to downtown Santa Cruz, Live Oak and Watsonville, Lily Belli covers much ground in her weekly food & drink newsletter.

Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County must register with the county clerk. Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses to report on new businesses starting in the area.

After less than two years on the job, Pajaro Valley Unified School District Superintendent Heather Contreras is in line to be hired by San Luis Coastal Unified School District.

Santa Cruz County news and opinion headlines from Lookout for the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 6.

California voters haven’t had to make so many decisions about tax policy at the ballot since 1994.

As many as 200 to 300 new structures have been permitted in Altadena, but homeowners who survived the Eaton fire are struggling to rebuild.

Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band alum, saxophonist and music educator Ben Flocks will return to Santa Cruz on Thursday to perform songs from his new album, “Moonshades,” joined by Billy Mohler and Jay…

Andrew Goldenkranz, Robin Sukow and Meilin Obinata are running for the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Trustee Area I seat after incumbent Joy Flynn decided not to seek reelection. All…

Measure E supporters District 5 Santa Cruz County Supervisor Monica Martinez and Watsonville City Councilmember Maria Orozco urge county voters to approve a five-year, half-cent sales tax to protect…

Santa Cruz County news and opinion headlines from Lookout for the morning of Monday, Oct. 5.

Cabrillo Gallery’s “LatinXperiencia 2026: La Resiliencia” celebrates the resilience of the Latino community through ceramics, paintings and mixed media work. Alyssarhaye Graciano, who curates at…

Opponents of Proposition 40 say the billionaire tax allows lawmakers to change the measure with a two-thirds vote. CalMatters unpacks how the ballot measure would work.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a package of bills to reduce barriers and incentivize building affordable student housing in California. He has also signed a bill giving on-campus housing priority to…

A property dispute between a number of Aptos Village property owners and the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is slated to head to trial on Oct. 19. The dispute is centered on…

A contentious, competitive race for Santa Cruz mayor has included a number of claims that both candidates have consistently rejected – most notably, that Ami Chen Mills wants to cancel a $500,000…

Cabrillo Gallery’s “LatinXperiencia 2026: La Resiliencia” celebrates the resilience of the Latino community through ceramics, paintings and mixed media work. Alyssarhaye Graciano, who curates at…

Open Studios has begun. For the first three weekends of October, Santa Cruz County artists are opening their studios — inviting us into the places where the work gets made. This year, close to 350…

Jose Garcia will become Santa Cruz’s interim police chief on Oct. 31, succeeding retiring Chief Bernie Escalante. Garcia has served as the department’s deputy chief since 2020.

Santa Cruz’s first Porchfest will bring 50 bands to 14 porches and other downtown locations on Saturday, Oct. 3. The free festival aims to showcase local musicians while creating new opportunities…

Santa Cruz County headlines from Lookout for the morning of Friday, Oct. 2.

With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County, with a recommendation from Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout's BOLO events calendar.

Gillian Greensite, a longtime local activist and mayoral candidate in the primary election, officially endorsed Ryan Coonerty for Santa Cruz Mayor on Thursday. She said that she believes Coonerty is…

Nancy Bilicich y Ed Acosta se enfrentarán por el escaño del Distrito 7 del Concejo Municipal de Watsonville. El ganador reemplazará al actual concejal Ari Parker.

The fifth annual Watsonville Filipino American History Month festival, hosted by the Tobera Project, celebrates Filipino culture, food and music while uplifting the Manong generation of farmworkers…

Nancy Bilicich and Ed Acosta will face off for the District 7 Watsonville City Council seat. The winner will replace termed-out City Councilmember Ari Parker.

Three candidates — Danny Reber, Greg Wimp and Michael Zeller — are vying for two seats on the Scotts Valley City Council this fall. The small city north of Santa Cruz has one major, overarching issue…

Santa Cruz County leaders held their first State of the County address Tuesday evening, providing residents an overview of recent successes but also serious financial challenges that lie ahead for…

Santa Cruz County news and opinion headlines from Lookout for the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law requiring California community colleges with health centers to provide access to abortion medication starting in 2029. A previous law already requires public…

Pajaro Valley Unified school board candidate Curt Wilcox was arrested Sept. 18 and faces felony charges related to his candidacy filing, including allegations involving his residency and voter…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 872, saying money in the budget made the bill's $170 million for levee repairs redundant. The state puts those repair costs at $3.3 billion.

What makes UC Santa Cruz different from the University of California’s nine other campuses? Journalist Miriam Pawel’s new book, “California Dreams,” traces the UC system’s tumultuous history — and…

Starbucks locations in Soquel and Watsonville are among the 250 nationwide affected by another wave of closures at the coffee giant, Jessica M. Pasko reports in her weekly look at Santa Cruz County…

After nearly three years, the fight over proposed no-take marine protected areas along the Santa Cruz County coast is headed for a final decision. County Supervisors Justin Cummings and Manu Koenig…

Pajaro Valley Unified school board candidate Curt Wilcox was arrested Sept. 18 and faces felony charges related to his candidacy filing, including allegations involving his residency and voter…

In her weekly newsletter, Lily Belli relays the findings of a new report on the fishing industry around Monterey Bay, reports on a banner tuna bought by Santa Cruz's H&H Fresh Fish Co., previews a…

Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County must register with the county clerk. Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses to report on new businesses starting in the area.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of laws Tuesday that aim to check federal agents during the Trump administration’s deportation program and improve conditions in detention centers. Several likely…

Santa Cruz County headlines from Lookout for the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 29.

A new study finds the world’s great surf breaks are vulnerable to climate change. In Malibu, the problem is more specific: a coast with few defenses, with a record El Niño winter closing in.