After a mountain lion was spotted in the area behind 1075 Main St. on Wednesday morning, the Watsonville Police Department is asking residents to stay alert while walking in open and rural areas.
Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
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Sunday Reads: Previewing 2026 in local entertainment; county’s uneven homeless services distribution
SUNDAY READS Jan. 4, 2026 Beyond the Super Bowl and the semiquincentennial: Your big sneak peek at 2026 entertainment events to come You made it through a harrowing 2025 and a half-decade of challenge. Now, put aside your fears of catastrophic climate change, the collapse of American democracy, and AI data centers stretching from sea […]
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Sunday Reads: Local churches and the next wave of psychedelics; phasing out organophosphate pesticides
Specially curated stories from Lookout correspondents and opinion pieces from contributors.
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Christmas Day winds up to 114 mph damage UC Lick Observatory
Powerful Christmas Day winds gusting up to 114 mph severely damaged UC Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton, forcing the nearly 140-year-old facility to close while officials headquartered at UC Santa Cruz assess structural damage and begin repairs expected to take months.
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Sunday Reads: Wallace Baine’s retirement announcement; CZU survivor’s struggle to rebuild
Specially curated stories from Lookout correspondents and opinion pieces from contributors.
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Police arrest two suspects in October Beach Flats Park shooting
The Santa Cruz Police Department has arrested two suspects in connection with an October shooting near Beach Flats Park in Santa Cruz.
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In the Public Interest: Investors and the county housing market; where downtown projects stand; SCPD and Flock access
Around Santa Cruz County politics & policy with Lookout correspondents and contributors, including a look at what’s on local agendas this week.
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Local favorites make perfect gifts: Explore the Lookout List winners
Looking for local favorites this holiday season? Browse a selection of 2025 Lookout List winners below. This Lookout reader-nominated group showcases Santa Cruz County’s most beloved shops, boutiques, makers and specialty retailers — all chosen by our community for their exceptional quality, service and creativity. Whether you need something unique, practical, luxurious or totally unexpected, […]
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Sunday Reads: Where downtown Santa Cruz’s transformation stands; progress over paralysis on rail trail
Specially curated stories from Lookout Santa Cruz correspondents and opinion pieces from contributors.
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Sheriff’s office makes arrest in 13-year-old murder case
Colin Sean Tisdale, 63, has been charged with the 2012 murder of a Soquel man.