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CHP seeks help after pedestrian killed on Highway 1 in hit and run

by Chimera Mohammadi April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Authorities are searching for a driver who struck and killed a pedestrian on southbound Highway 1 late Sunday night in what CHP says was a hit and run.

a flyer for Humble Sea Brewing Co. fundraiser Ales for Whales

Food & Drink

Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, April 25-May 1

by Lily Belli April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli highlights top events happening around Santa Cruz County in the coming week, plus more listings from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.

a flyer for the 2025 San Lorenzo Valley Art Tour

Arts & Entertainment

SLV Art Tour puts local artistic spirit on full display

by Chimera Mohammadi April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

Next month, artists across San Lorenzo Valley will open their studio doors for the SLV Art Tour. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18, the local art scene will be on full display.

19-year-old motorcyclist killed in Highway 1 crash

by Chimera Mohammadi April 7, 2025April 7, 2025

A teenage motorcyclist from Milpitas was killed Saturday after a collision on southbound Highway 1 near Laguna Road. The crash closed Highway 1 in both directions for several hours.

Inside Lookout

Introducing the Lookout Story Map: Your interactive guide to Santa Cruz County

by Ashley Harmon March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

At Lookout Santa Cruz, we work to keep you informed and connected to your community. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Lookout Story Map — an interactive tool to explore the stories and updates of Santa Cruz County. Ever found yourself wondering about the story behind a place as you’re out and about? Use […]

Education

Here’s how Trump’s education cuts are starting to affect Santa Cruz County schools

by Hillary Ojeda March 20, 2025May 6, 2025

Santa Cruz County officials say at least one federal program is ending that will reduce funding for food programs at five local school districts. Some superintendents said they’re concerned about every single federal dollar being pulled back in the future.

Vacation rentals along Aptos' Beach Drive.

Politics & Policy

Santa Cruz County moves to rein in vacation rentals

by Lookout Santa Cruz March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Santa Cruz County supervisors voted Tuesday to back a slate of new rules designed to cap vacation rentals and expand hotel capacity in the region. The effort, which still requires additional layers of approval, is a bid to preserve housing for local residents in the country’s least affordable rental market.

Business & Technology

This week in Santa Cruz County business: Joby moves closer to launching passenger service, Moss Landing restaurant owners sue over battery plant fire

by Jessica M. Pasko March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

In her weekly roundup of local business, Jessica M. Pasko reports that Santa Cruz-based Joby Aviation is eyeing late this year or early 2026 for carrying the first passengers aboard its electric air taxis. She also has news on the aftermath of the Moss Landing battery plant fire and national honors for Santa Cruz Metro, plus names, numbers and events to know.