The goal is to bulwark oil and gas against ambitious climate change policies by claiming the moral high ground — even as those fuels kindle a global crisis that disproportionately harms people who aren’t white.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Fear of Flying Is a COVID-Era Conundrum
The airlines argue more is now known about the virus and recent industry-sponsored studies show flying is just as safe as regular daily activities. They also tout policies such as mask mandates and enhanced cleaning to protect travelers from the coronavirus. But what’s the real story?
Posted inK-12 Education
Distance learning stokes fears of excessive screen time
For years, child development experts have warned about limiting screen time. Now kids and parents have little choice but to embrace it.
Posted inK-12 Education
Prop 15’s demise puts Santa Cruz County educators on edge over schools’ financial health
The University Library at UC Santa Cruz recently announced the online publication of the Santa Cruz County Historic…
Posted inCity Life
Toasting Last Chance: Local bands will play brewery gig as wildfire fundraiser
THE HERE & NOW: Cement Ship and Wide Eyed will perform in two socially distanced concerts at Shanty Shack to raise money to rebuild the community center.
Posted inCoast Life
Famed Los Gatos bohemians focus of Bookshop Santa Cruz virtual interview
THE HERE & NOW: Historian Sherry L. Smith will discuss her new book Bohemians West: Free Love, Family, and Radicals in Twentieth-Century America, a story of West Coast free-love pioneers a century ago at Bookshop Santa Cruz.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Back to the future, with a bright outlook for news
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: In some ways, our local news start-up is revolutionary. In others, it’s a throwback to the days when editors screamed “stop the presses” and crafty reporters found ways to disable pay phones so competing journalists couldn’t use them.
Posted inCOVID 2022
I think I might need a COVID-19 test. Now what?
Santa Cruz County has more than a dozen COVID-19 testing sites, each with different procedures. A new site opens Dec. 21. Here’s everything you need to know.
Posted inUncategorized
Lookout Local names key members of its founding team
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Posted inLatest News
Lookout Santa Cruz launches as ‘full-service, modern digital news experience’
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
