In her weekly look at local business, Jessica M. Pasko reports on Paystand expanding payments to include some types of cryptocurrencies, previews a local startup’s appearance on “Shark Tank” and notes the debut of the Lookout List.
Watsonville / Pajaro
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Nov. 11
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 inWatsonville / Pajaro
Watsonville food pantry offers veterans food and connections to resources
The Watsonville Veterans Memorial Building hosts a special food pantry every Tuesday to connect veterans who are unhoused or struggling with groceries and essential resources.
Posted inEducation
Pajaro Valley Unified school board to discuss plan to cut more than 160 positions at Wednesday meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District board will discuss a proposal Wednesday to eliminate more than 160 positions — including counselors, teachers, mental health clinicians and special education staff — in an effort to address a $15.3 million budget shortfall tied to declining enrollment and the loss of pandemic-era funding.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
In the Public Interest: After narrow approval of Santa Cruz’s Measure C, Keeley sets sights on addressing concerns of the 46% who voted against it
A weekly look at what’s happening around Santa Cruz County politics & policy from Lookout.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Watsonville City Council wants more say in county’s battery storage ordinance
As Santa Cruz County officials work on battery storage facility regulations, members of the Watsonville City Council say they want their concerns to be heard.
Posted inEnvironment
County publishes new draft battery storage rules ahead of first hearing on Nov. 18
After delays, Santa Cruz County officials publish more stringent plans to regulate battery storage facilities ahead of the first public hearings on on the proposed new rules Nov. 18.
Posted inLatest News
Friday evening traffic: One-way traffic on Hwy 9; roadwork in Corralitos
Friday traffic trouble spots around in and around Santa Cruz County.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Santa Cruz County special election 2025: Measure C declares victory
Read the latest updates from the 2025 special election and see the results for Measures B and C in the city of Santa Cruz and California Proposition 50.
Posted inLatest News
Thursday evening traffic: Highway 1 hit-and-run; Hwy 9 one-way closure; PG&E work
Thursday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.