The UC system will overhaul its discrimination policies after federal investigators found it failed to address antisemitic and anti-Muslim harassment during Gaza protests at five campuses, including UC Santa Cruz.
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Huge swells could force holiday beach closures in Santa Cruz County
Dangerous ocean swells are forecast to hit California’s Central Coast this weekend through Monday, with waves up to 40 feet possible. State beaches in Santa Cruz County could close for safety during the holiday week.
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Santa Cruz County live music roundup, Dec. 19-22
Explore Santa Cruz County’s live music with a roundup of upcoming shows at The Catalyst, Moe’s Alley, Felton Music Hall and more.
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Watsonville hospital IT network running again, investigation into cyberattack continues
Watsonville Community Hospital’s internet connection and electronic systems used for patient charts and prescription notifications are running again, following a network outage that lasted more than a week, hospital officials confirmed Thursday afternoon.
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Santa Cruz downtown library mixed-use project to break ground by June with $100 million in state support
The City of Santa Cruz said its downtown library mixed-use project will break ground before June after securing more than $110 million in state funding. The project will include 124 affordable housing units, a new 41,000-square-foot library, a child care center, commercial space and parking for 240 cars and 203 bikes.
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Bonny Doon suspect faces weapons, elder abuse charges after Davenport manhunt
A Bonny Doon man arrested after an hourslong search that closed down Highway 1 in and put a Davenport elementary school under lockdown Tuesday, faces charges including assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse and exhibiting a deadly weapon.
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Santa Cruz County live music roundup, Dec. 11-15
Explore Santa Cruz County’s live music with a roundup of upcoming shows at The Catalyst, Moe’s Alley, Felton Music Hall and more.
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Santa Cruz County live music roundup, Dec. 5-8
Dive into the live music of Santa Cruz County with a roundup of upcoming shows at The Catalyst, Moe’s Alley, Felton Music Hall and more.
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Holiday family-friendly events in Santa Cruz County, Dec. 5-8
Explore a list of some holiday family-friendly events happening this weekend in Santa Cruz County, with the help of Lookout’s free events calendar, BOLO.
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On the Campaign Trail: Turnout tops 81% in county’s final vote tally
With the final vote count certified on Dec. 3, Lookout’s On the Campaign Trail delivered Election 2024 results, reaction and analysis from across Santa Cruz County and beyond.