In the return of her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli notes unionization efforts at local coffee chain Cat & Cloud and a ...

Longtime political observers see a shift in Watsonville’s political landscape as the 2026 election cycle gets underway.

Following a wave of online criticism and one-star reviews from locals, The Salty Otter Sports Grill replaced its colorful, AI-assisted otter logo with a stark black-and-white design. Owner Rachael ...

At two consecutive Cabrillo College governing board meetings, trustee Steve Trujillo drew criticism for singling out a Black staff member during a discussion about a racist video and for later ...

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.

Santa Cruz City Schools is set to break ground on an $80 million housing project – the county's first educator housing complex. The project on the Westside will have studios, one-bedroom apartments, ...

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California is battling measles outbreaks across seven counties as federal funding cuts gut local health departments and vaccine skepticism fuels spread among unvaccinated children.

Watsonville Community Hospital nurse Driss Hassam is calling for greater transparency in how the publicly funded hospital spends its money, citing shortages of basic supplies and delayed patient care.

More than 200 people gathered at the intersection of Ocean Street and Water Street on Monday evening to protest the U.S. and Israeli military action in Iran.

Around Santa Cruz County politics and policy, including a look at what's on the agenda for elected officials and commissions this week.

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