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.
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Posted inFood & Drink
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.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
¿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.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
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.
Posted inEducation
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.
Posted inLatest News
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.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Feb. 24
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.
Posted inLatest News
Monday evening traffic: Traffic collision on Freedom Blvd.; lane closures on Hwy 9, SR-152
Monday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inLatest News
Cold weather advisory issued for Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County is falling under a cold weather advisory, which means that temperatures could drop as low as 34 degrees. Forecasters predicted a low of 42 degrees in the city of Santa Cruz on Thursday night.
Posted inLatest News
Wednesday evening traffic: DUI crash, lane closures on SR-152 & Hwy 9, road hazard
Wednesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
