A new arcade in Scotts Valley is giving kids, parents and pinball enthusiasts a place to gather. Coin Drop Arcade, opened by former software engineers Kacey and John Lewis, features vintage and modern pinball machines, arcade games and plans for kids’ parties and leagues.
Scotts Valley
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Santa Cruz County 2026 general election in charts: The latest results after Friday’s update
Find the results for all local races in Santa Cruz County’s 2026 general election here. Lookout will update this page as new results come in.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Scotts Valley City Council: Wimp, Zeller maintain lead after Friday update
Incumbent Greg Wimp and new candidate Michael Zeller remain leading the three-person race for two seats on Scotts Valley’s City Council.
Posted inInside Lookout
Giving back and finding community this November
November offers a bounty of opportunities for Santa Cruz County residents to gather and be in community with one another. From local fundraisers and volunteer opportunities to seasonal celebrations, here are some ways to get involved and give back this month.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Watsonville Community Hospital board votes to close maternity services, NICU despite pushback from community members
The Pajaro Valley Health Care District board of directors voted 3-2 to close Watsonville Community Hospital’s maternity services, which includes labor and delivery, and its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The decision does not mean an immediate closure, and the board could rescind its decision if funding becomes available.
Posted inLatest News
‘An inspiration to many’: Dolores Huerta’s legacy lives on in Santa Cruz County activists she inspired
Dolores Huerta, the pioneering labor leader and co-founder of United Farm Workers, inspired generations of activists across Santa Cruz County. Local leaders from Watsonville to Santa Cruz remember her as a champion for farmworkers, women’s rights and community activism.
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
A Lookout View: Yes on Scotts Valley’s Measure G
Lookout’s editorial board supports the Scotts Valley hotel tax, Measure G. It makes sense for the city, given its looming budget deficit, and is only a modest increase for visitors.
Posted inInside Lookout
Lookout’s fall election forums connect voters with candidates across the county
One of my favorite parts of working at Lookout Santa Cruz is getting out into the community and connecting with people face-to-face. We spend a lot of time reporting on the decisions that affect our lives, but there’s something special about bringing people together in the same room to ask questions, hear different perspectives and learn from one another. That’s exactly what we’ve been doing this election season.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Santa Cruz County Election 2026: Can you still register to vote? What to know before Nov. 3
With Election Day on Nov. 3 just around the corner, Santa Cruz County voters still have time to register, vote early or return their mail ballots. Here’s what to know about registration deadlines, voting locations and where to find Lookout’s coverage of local candidates and ballot measures.
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
A Lookout View: Michael Zeller and Danny Reber for Scotts Valley City Council
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.
