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.
Corralitos / Freedom
Carmageddon: County takes another step toward more improvements for Soquel Drive
The next phase of work on Soquel Drive, from State Park Drive to Freedom Boulevard, is moving forward despite a funding gap of more than $5 million.
Best of Santa Cruz County arts & food events this weekend, March 12-15
With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County with a recommendation from Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of March 10
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.
Carmageddon: RTC accepts rural roads plan, seeks input on name for freight line operator
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission accepted the Rural Highways Safety Plan to improve safety along the county’s more remote highways. The commission is also seeking input on a name for a proposed nonprofit subsidiary that would operate the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line.
Best of Santa Cruz County food & arts events this weekend, March 5-8
With the weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County with a recommendation from Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
¿Cambio en la política del sur del condado? Mantenga la mirada en la próxima contienda para supervisor del condado
Un cambio en el panorama político podría estar ocurriendo en el sur del condado de Santa Cruz, comenzando con el ciclo electoral de 2026 y una contienda concurrida por el puesto de supervisor del condado que representa a Watsonville.
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of March 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.
Teachers stage coordinated walkout during tense PVUSD board meeting
More than 150 teachers and union supporters staged a coordinated walkout during a tense Pajaro Valley Unified School District board meeting Wednesday night, protesting the board’s approval of 160 layoffs amid an ongoing budget crisis. Organized by the Pajaro Valley Federation of Teachers, the demonstration underscored escalating tensions over enrollment declines and the loss of pandemic-era funding as district leaders move forward with cuts.
Wednesday evening traffic: Car in ditch at Beach Rd/San Andreas; lane closures Hwy 1, 9, 152
Wednesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.

