Santa Cruz County headlines from Lookout for the morning of Thursday, Oct. 22.
Latest News
Vital Central Valley flood control levees are poorly maintained, state watchdog finds
With California bracing for a wet winter, the state auditor warns that nearly a third of local agencies maintaining vital flood control levees in parts of the Central Valley have been performing “unacceptable routine maintenance” — some of them for years.
Lookout PM: Leif Ames murder trial pushed to December, the 418 Project’s taxidermy lecture, and a local business roundup
Welcome to Wednesday night’s Lookout PM.
Leif Ames murder trial postponed again, now set to begin Dec. 7
The murder trial of Leif Ames, charged with killing his longtime friend Hubert Cross in 2020, has been postponed again and is now scheduled to begin Dec. 7.
California state workers stage one-day strike over return-to-office mandate, pay and healthcare
California state workers began a one-day strike Wednesday, urging Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration to agree to a new contract that increases workers’ pay, ensures affordable healthcare access and allows more flexibility for remote work.
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, Oct. 21
Wednesday news for Capitola and Soquel.
Corralitos / Freedom Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, Oct. 21
Wednesday news for Corralitos and Freedom.
Scotts Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, Oct. 21
Wednesday news for Scotts Valley.
San Lorenzo Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, Oct. 21
Wednesday news for the San Lorenzo Valley.
Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Wednesday, Oct. 21
Wednesday news for the Westside and downtown Santa Cruz.

