Gwyneth Holcomb, Author at Lookout Santa Cruz

Gwyneth Holcomb

Gwyneth rejoins Lookout Santa Cruz as a newsroom intern. Originally from Santa Cruz, she recently graduated from Anglo American University in Prague, and is now pursuing a joint masters in international affairs and journalism from Sciences Po in Paris, France.

While working on a bachelor's degree focused on international relations, she gained an interest in journalism, local reporting, and the role of independent media in democracy. She is excited to be working once again with Lookout to share local stories. She is most interested in diving into Santa Cruz county's past, present, and future.

Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley secures $1 million in promised federal funding for Town Center

by Gwyneth Holcomb July 24, 2025July 24, 2025

The City of Scotts Valley has secured $1 million funding promised by the federal government last year to help develop the Town Center property, marking a milestone in the 30 years of attempts to develop the former Skypark Airport.

Santa Cruz County offers free fish to help curb mosquitoes

by Gwyneth Holcomb July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

Santa Cruz County’s Mosquito and Vector Control department will deliver mosquitofish, a non-native species that eats mosquito larvae in still freshwater, to residents as part of efforts to control the mosquito population.

Westside / Downtown

Ask Lookout: Why is there a ‘door to nowhere’ above Front Street?

by Gwyneth Holcomb February 7, 2025February 7, 2025

Golden Gate Villa was built for Gold Rush-era mining entrepreneur Frank McLaughlin, and the “door to nowhere” above Front Street is just part of the story for a home that’s on the National Registry of Historic Places.

Arts & Entertainment

Residents can now enter annual Santa Cruz County Fair theme competition

by Gwyneth Holcomb January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

The Santa Cruz County Fair is now accepting submissions for its annual theme competition. Email and mail submissions will be accepted until Jan. 31 at 5 p.m.

Health & Wellness

New union contract hikes wages for home care workers in Santa Cruz County

by Gwyneth Holcomb January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

The union representing long-term care workers in California has ratified an agreement with Santa Cruz County to boost pay to $25 an hour.

Want to support fire victims in Southern California? Here are some ways to give.

by Gwyneth Holcomb January 14, 2025January 21, 2025

As devastating wildfires continue to rage in the Los Angeles area, Santa Cruz County residents are searching for opportunities to help. Lookout compiled a variety of ways locals can support the thousands of displaced Southern Californians, along with animals, firefighters and other emergency personnel.