This post is updated throughout the day to reflect the latest incidents. It was last updated at 8:31 p.m.. Here’s what’s happening on the roads this evening… ▼︎ new incidents ▼︎ long-term incidents Road incidents as of 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 Long-term projects These have been going on for a while, but are still worth […]
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Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Feb. 3
Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County are required to register with the county clerk. Find the latest business filing here.
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As pandemic funds for student mental health expire, county schools find success with wellness centers
Santa Cruz County educators launched a school wellness center at Scotts Valley High this week, part of an eight-center mental health initiative, even as pandemic-era funding cuts force some districts to reduce services.
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Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Jan. 27
Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County must register with the county clerk. Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses.
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Family-friendly events in Santa Cruz County, Jan. 23-26
Explore a list of family-friendly events happening this week in Santa Cruz County, pulled from Lookout’s free events calendar, BOLO.
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Pajaro Valley Unified School District approves $5 million in cuts to elementary staff, mental health services
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s board of trustees voted to make reductions to district programs funded by one-time pandemic-era funding, including its mental health clinician program. The trustees needed to slash $5 million from the district’s budget based on recommendations from its “sustainable budget team.”
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Introducing the Lookout app: Read, listen, play, and stay connected to Santa Cruz County happenings
We’re excited to announce the launch of the first-ever Lookout Santa Cruz app, your new companion for staying connected with everything Santa Cruz County. Whether you’re catching up on the latest headlines, looking for local events, or enjoying a puzzle break, our app has it all—right in your pocket. The Lookout app is available in […]
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The voters and the court have spoken — PVUSD needs to bring back its ethnic studies contract
Members of the grassroots group Pajaro Valley for Ethnic Studies and Justice call on the Pajaro Valley Unified School District board to renew its contract with an ethnic studies consultant, which was dropped in September 2023 after vague allegations of antisemitism. The authors cite benefits to students, strong student and community support and a recent court case that dismissed similar antisemitism allegations against ethnic studies educators as reasons for bringing the contract back.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Many expect big things in Zach Friend’s post-Santa Cruz County supervisor act. Where will he go?
What’s next for former Santa Cruz County supervisor Zach Friend? After years of balancing family in Southern California and public service up north, Friend steps into an undefined future.
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Campaign donations spark rift over how to fill vacant seats on Pajaro Valley Unified School District board
Campaign donations to an outgoing board member have ignited controversy over trustee appointments at Pajaro Valley Unified School District, exposing tensions between incoming and current board members.
