Santa Cruz County headlines from Lookout for the evening of Friday, Nov. 7.
Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Posted inLatest News
Lookout PM: Santa Cruz affordable housing advocates celebrate win on Measure C
Santa Cruz County news and opinion headlines for the evening of Thursday, Nov. 6.
Posted inEducation
PVUSD approves $2.12 million settlement to former student who was sexually abused by teacher in 1990s
Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s board recently approved a $2.12 million settlement with a student who was sexually abused by a teacher at Rio Del Mar Elementary in the 1990s.
Posted inWestside / Downtown
Two injured in altercation at downtown Santa Cruz garage
Santa Cruz police say two people were stabbed during an altercation at a parking garage in downtown Santa Cruz on Tuesday evening.
Posted inEducation
Cabrillo College governing board soliciting nominations for vacant seat after Manuel Bersamin’s sudden death
After Cabrillo College Trustee Manuel Bersamin died suddenly on Oct. 26, the college announced Tuesday it is searching for candidates to fill his seat.
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.
Posted inLatest News
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.