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Scotts Valley City Council candidates Michael Zeller (left) and Danny Reber in a side-by-side montage

A Lookout View: Michael Zeller and Danny Reber for Scotts Valley City Council

by Lookout Editorial Board October 21, 2026October 20, 2026

The Lookout Editorial Board endorses Michael Zeller and Danny Reber for Scotts Valley City Council. The board believes their combined experience and connections will benefit the council as it navigates the Town Center project, budget constraints and the need to meet affordable housing numbers mandated by the state.

Lookout PM: Judge rules in favor of Aptos Village property owner in RTC land dispute, six spots for antojitos, and Scotts Valley election op-eds

by Max Chun October 20, 2026October 20, 2026

Welcome to Tuesday night’s Lookout PM.

Alex Aparicio Hernandez presents chicharrones preparados, aka Mexican pizza, at his family's food truck, Saborcito Aparicio, in Live Oak.

Food & Drink

Dónde encontrar antojitos en el condado de Santa Cruz: 6 lugares para disfrutar de botanas y dulces mexicanos

by Lily Belli October 20, 2026October 20, 2026

Los antojitos, esos coloridos e irresistibles bocadillos mexicanos que van desde papas fritas con todo tipo de ingredientes hasta fruta fresca y elaboradas creaciones con helado, están ganando popularidad en el condado de Santa Cruz. Negocios familiares ofrecen el sabor de casa a nuevas comunidades. Desde un sándwich de helado con concha en Ben Lomond hasta los Tostilocos y las sandías rellenas de dulces en Watsonville, aquí te presentamos seis lugares locales para explorar el divertido mundo de los antojitos.

The parking area in front of the Bayview Hotel and Trout Gulch Crossing along the rail line in Aptos Village.

Rail trail faces legal setback as judge rules for Aptos Village property owner

by Max Chun October 20, 2026October 20, 2026

A Superior Court judge ruled against the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission in an Aptos Village property dispute regarding Segment 12 of the Coastal Rail Trail. The commission’s executive director said that the ruling is surprising and that the organization “respectfully disagrees,” but says the project will continue moving forward.

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