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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In the Public Interest: Watsonville biz ‘matchmaker’; Murray Street Bridge ripples; Matt Mahan Q&A
The latest in local politics & policy, including what’s on the agendas for elected officials across Santa Cruz County.
Carmageddon: As RTC officially votes to terminate contract with Progressive Rail, planners hope to have interim trail design by early summer
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission officially voted to terminate its contract with Progressive Rail at its Thursday meeting, which begins the process of taking over operations on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line. As that happens, planners are working on the new trail-over-rail design.
Best of Santa Cruz County food & arts events this weekend, Feb. 5-9
With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County, with a recommendation from Lookout correspondent Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
Local kickoff: Santa Cruz County food businesses cash in on nearby Super Bowl
Santa Cruz County butchers, pizzerias and breweries are bracing for a busy Sunday as fans stock up for home watch parties for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara. From thousands of pounds of handmade sausage to a flurry of last-minute pizza orders, local food makers say football and sunny weather are a reliable recipe for a sales surge.
RTC accused of violating state open meetings rules in move to cut ties with current rail operator
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission has been accused of violating state open meetings laws in connection with its move to cut ties with the contractor that operates the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line.
Lily Belli on Food: January’s best bites, previewing Woody’s at Watsonville Airport and art for foodies
In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli recaps her favorite Santa Cruz County menu items from last month, previews the new tenant at Watsonville Municipal Airport’s restaurant and notes upcoming local art events that might appeal to foodies.
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Feb. 3
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.
Capitola police, Central Fire crews respond to burning building over the weekend
Capitola Police Department officers and crews from the Central Fire District of Cruz County responded to a fire at an apartment building on 45th Avenue on Saturday night that injured one.
Carmageddon: City hopes to make decision on Murray Street two-way traffic within weeks; RTC’s early steps toward interim trail construction
After the Murray Street Bridge reopened last week for the first time since last June, the City of Santa Cruz is continuing to gauge the feasibility of allowing two-way vehicle and bicycle traffic along the one opened lane, and hopes to make a decision within weeks.

