The Santa Cruz community gets a chance next week to learn more about the development proposed for the site of The Catalyst nightclub, Jessica M. Pasko reports in her weekly look at local business. Meanwhile, home decor and retail chain Anthropologie is set to open on Pacific Avenue on Wednesday.
Capitola & Soquel
Capitola library to cut ribbon on long-awaited solar and battery storage project
A ribbon-cutting is scheduled for Saturday at the Capitola Branch Library to celebrate a solar and battery storage project years in the making.
Lily Belli on Food: The dangers of death cap mushrooms; El Toro Bravo set to reopen in Capitola Village; a peek inside SARA’s Cellar
In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli writes about a fungus for foragers to beware of, notes the reopening of a Capitola Village Mexican standby and previews a chance to taste some exclusive brews at Sante Adairius.
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Jan. 20
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.
Tuesday evening traffic: One-way closure on Hwy 9 at Lorenzo Ave. for emergency work
Tuesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Carmageddon: What is a common carrier and what changes for RTC if and when it takes on that role for rail line?
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission moved to boot the operator of part of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line and take on the “common carrier” role itself. This is mostly an administrative and bureaucratic change, but has to happen for the passenger rail or a trail over the tracks to happen.
What to know about Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers across Santa Cruz County
Here’s Lookout’s reporting so far on Santa Cruz’s Flock exit and why Scotts Valley and the county sheriff’s office have held off on automated license plate readers.
Best of Santa Cruz County food & arts events this weekend, Jan. 15-19
With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County, with a recommendation from Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
Wednesday evening traffic: Highway 1 lanes closed overnight; Hwy 9 one-way traffic
Wednesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Jan. 13
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.

