California is moving to impose strict spending caps on seven hospitals, including Santa Cruz’s Dominican, sparking concerns about reduced services even as advocates praise the state’s efforts to combat soaring health care costs.
Eastside / Live Oak / Pleasure Point
Eastside Santa Cruz, Live Oak and Pleasure Point neighborhoods
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Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, April 24-May 1
With the weekend nearly here, check out Wallace Baine’s Best 9 recommendations for things to do around Santa Cruz County via Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
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Santa Cruz County live music roundup, April 24-28
Rap artist G-Eazy and legendary Gary Bartz are coming to town. There’s a show for everyone this week in Santa Cruz County!
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Thursday evening traffic: Traffic hazards on Cresta Dr and Hwy 1 North
Thursday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
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Santa Cruz Oaxacan cultural celebration continues despite Trump immigration fears
Santa Cruz-based nonprofit Senderos is holding its 20th guelaguetza on Sunday at the Branciforte Small Schools campus. The annual tradition, which brings a taste of the culture of the Mexican state of Oaxaca to the community, almost didn’t happen this year due to concerns after President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
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Surfer’s Path Half Marathon may affect traffic Sunday from Boardwalk area to Capitola
The Surfer’s Path Half Marathon will cause limited traffic impacts Sunday as participants run from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to Capitola Village and back.
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Wednesday evening traffic: Highway 17 rocks, Hwy 1 closures, Scotts Valley
Wednesday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
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Lily Belli on Food: Salmon fishery takes another hit, tariff anxieties and a wedding gift worth the wait
News, notes, events, recommendations and more from around Santa Cruz County food & drink via Lookout correspondent Lily Belli.
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Tuesday evening traffic: Construction incidents on Hwy 17 & Hwy 1 today
Tuesday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of April 21, 2025
The latest Santa Cruz County business filings of anyone conducting business for profit under a fictitious business name