Monday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Watsonville / Pajaro
Posted inFood & Drink
Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, Dec. 19-25
Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli highlights top events happening around Santa Cruz County this weekend and into next holiday week, plus more listings from Lookout’s BOLO events calendar.
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Friday evening traffic: Highway 9, 17, 129, 152 lane closures for work
Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Watsonville earns prestigious state ‘cultural district’ designation
The city of Watsonville has been designated a “cultural district” by the California Arts Council, a recognition of the city’s commitment to promote local arts and one of only 24 such designated places in the entire state.
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Thursday evening traffic: Highway 17 closures, pedestrian hit on Soquel Dr
Thursday trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inWatsonville / Pajaro
Watsonville Fire Chief Rudy López announces retirement after 35 years of service
After nearly 35 years of service, the fire chief who led evacuations in Watsonville during the 2023 floods announced his retirement Tuesday morning. Rudy López’s last day will be Dec. 31.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Dec. 16
Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County must register with the county clerk. Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses to report on new businesses starting in the area.
Posted inThe Lookout List
Local favorites make perfect gifts: Explore the Lookout List winners
Looking for local favorites this holiday season? Browse a selection of 2025 Lookout List winners below. This Lookout reader-nominated group showcases Santa Cruz County’s most beloved shops, boutiques, makers and specialty retailers — all chosen by our community for their exceptional quality, service and creativity. Whether you need something unique, practical, luxurious or totally unexpected, […]
Posted inEducation
‘This is just the beginning of the fight’: Pajaro Valley families organize after school board votes for major cuts in staff
After the Pajaro Valley Unified School District board voted to cut up to 160 jobs, community members are organizing to do what they can to stop the district from implementing all the layoffs, which they say will be devastating to students.
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Carmageddon: Capitola to consider next steps for Grand Avenue pathway in the spring
The Capitola City Council allocated $13,000 toward a concept plan for the Grand Avenue pathway, which is expected to inform the council’s next steps, including whether or not the city wants to commit to a project at all.