Santa Cruz resident Dr. Jeoffry Gordon has been named to the national board of directors of Doctors for America, a national nonprofit that advocates for policies that improve the health of patients and communities.
Ashley Palma-Jimenez
Ashley Palma-Jimenez is a junior at UC Santa Cruz, where she is pursuing a bachelor's degree in literature. As a writer, she is passionate about telling stories that often go unrecognized, and her goal is to tell these stories in a way that is accurate, honest and trustworthy. She joins Lookout Santa Cruz as an intern through the UCSC Humanities Excel program.
Posted inLatest News
Prescribed burns scheduled for state parks around Santa Cruz County this month
Prescribed burns are scheduled at Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.
Posted inLatest News
17-year-old arrested after fleeing from Watsonville traffic stop
Officers from the Watsonville Police Department arrested a 17-year-old Monday night after a traffic stop, finding a loaded pistol and cocaine in the area.
Posted inLatest News
Foundation donates AEDs to Santa Cruz Police Department, county sheriff’s office
The DP Foundation, a foundation dedicated to improving survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest, has donated 10 automated external defibrillators to the Santa Cruz Police Department and the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office to improve emergency response abilities across the county.
Posted inLatest News
NAACP to host 2026 MLK March in downtown Santa Cruz on Jan. 19
The Santa Cruz County branch of the NAACP is holding its 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day March for the Dream on Jan. 19, beginning at 10 a.m. in front of Santa Cruz City Hall.
Posted inWatsonville / Pajaro
City of Watsonville sets Jan. 12-16 for curbside Christmas tree pickup
Curbside pickup for Watsonville residents disposing of Christmas trees will take place Jan. 12 through 16.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Santa Cruz County Fair searching for theme that celebrates nation’s 250th birthday
The Santa Cruz County Fair is holding a contest to select a theme for the 2026 fair.
Posted inLatest News
Monte Vista Christian School turns 100 years old
Monte Vista Christian School is celebrating its 100th birthday and a century of faith, learning, and leadership.
Posted inLatest News
County of Santa Cruz selects new chief probation officer
Santa Cruz County has named Sandra Mendez as its new chief probation officer.
Posted inWestside / Downtown
Annual Parking for Hope campaign returns to downtown Santa Cruz for the holidays
Parking for Hope, a campaign that has raised more than $285,000 for local nonprofit Hope Services via proceeds from downtown Santa Cruz parking meters, kicks off its 11th year Thursday.