A prolonged power outage at Aptos High School disrupted classes and led many students to leave early Monday. PG&E confirmed that the school was receiving power and said the issues stemmed from the school’s internal equipment.
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Carmageddon: Watsonville plans millions in road upgrades, expanding bike lanes and sidewalks
Watsonville is planning a series of road improvements through 2026, including $4.7 million to add bike lanes and sidewalks along Freedom Boulevard. They’re the latest upgrades to South County streets after a stretch of Green Valley Road got a makeover earlier this year.
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Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, Sept. 12-18
Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli highlights top events happening around Santa Cruz County this weekend and into next week, plus more listings from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
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Cabrillo College braces for $3M hit as feds cut grants for minority-serving programs
Cabrillo College leaders say they’re “deeply upset” after the Trump administration announced it would terminate $350 million in federal grants for minority-serving institutions — a move that could cost Cabrillo $3 million and affect two key student support programs.
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Pajaro Valley Unified School District hires new chief business officer after tense exchange over contract
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District board hired a new chief business officer Wednesday night, but the moment was briefly overshadowed by a tense exchange between Superintendent Heather Contreras and Trustee Joy Flynn over contract language regarding health benefits.
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office investigating series of burglaries in Aptos
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is investigating more than a dozen burglaries, at both residential and commercial properties, in Aptos over the past week, and is advising residents to take precautionary measures.
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Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Sept. 9
Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County must register with the county clerk. Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses to report on new businesses starting in the area.
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Pajaro Valley Unified faces financial future with vote on new business chief, look at unspent arts funding and budget update
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District board will vote Wednesday on a new chief business officer as it faces continued fiscal challenges. Trustees will also hear a report showing improvements in student attendance, suspensions and graduation rates across the district.
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Carmageddon: Facing cost overruns, RTC eyes rail trail changes that could jeopardize state grants
As Santa Cruz County transit officials grapple with soaring rail trail costs, they face tough choices such as trimming amenities or shortening the path to save money, but risk losing millions in state funding.
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Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, Sept. 5-11
Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli highlights top events happening around Santa Cruz County this weekend and into next week, plus more listings from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.