After Cabrillo College Trustee Manuel Bersamin died suddenly on Oct. 26, the college announced Tuesday it is searching for candidates to fill his seat.
Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Posted inHealth & Wellness
County holds public hearing on increasing rodent, mosquito control services
Without discussion, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors held a brief procedural hearing Tuesday to allow the public to comment on a proposed rate increase to fund expanded mosquito and rodent control services.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
In the Public Interest: Santa Cruz County’s RV demolition plan tests the limits of California’s homelessness enforcement
What’s happening this week around Santa Cruz County politics & policy, courtesy of Lookout correspondents, plus stories you might have missed.
Posted inLatest News
Santa Cruz police make arrest in Oct. 25 shooting investigation
The Santa Cruz Police Department has arrested Miguel Casteneda Patino, 19, in connection with a shooting on Saturday near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. He is facing an attempted murder charge.
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Identity of Santa Cruz Wharf crash victim released
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim in the car crash at the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf on Sunday as William Westerman, 65, of Scotts Valley.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
In the Public Interest: Decision day looms for Santa Cruz’s dueling affordable housing ballot measures
This week’s newsletter covering Santa Cruz County politics and policy highlights the stretch run for Measures B and C in the city of Santa Cruz, what’s on agendas for local city councils and commissions and other stories you might have missed.
Posted inLatest News
Sunday Reads: Indexical’s avant-garde influence; Measure C’s transfer tax loopholes
Specially curated stories from Lookout correspondents and opinion pieces from contributors.
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Commercial Dungeness crab season faces another year of delays across Santa Cruz County
The familiar sight of fresh local crab at holiday feasts could be delayed once again this year, as state officials announced the seventh year of restrictions on the upcoming commercial and recreational Dungeness crab seasons.
Posted inK-12 Education
Officials say social media threat targeting Watsonville High is hoax
A day after two attacks at Watsonville High School left three injured, the Watsonville Police Department on Friday said a social media threat about a possible shooting at the school was a hoax.
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Morning Lookout: Watsonville High stabbing, new Moss Landing dining spot, PG&E faces Mid-County outage concerns
Santa Cruz County headlines for the morning of Friday, Oct. 24.