Happy Thursday, folks, Friday’s just around the corner and I hope everyone has something fun going on this weekend. Currently, I have no such plans, but that could still change! We’re looking at very warm weather this weekend, with temperatures predicted to reach up to 80 on Saturday. And with that, let’s begin Thursday’s headlines […]
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LOOKOUT PM: Santa Cruz Starbucks are first in state to unionize, MidPen groundbreaking, Measure F
Good evening, everybody, We’ve soared past the halfway point of the week once again. Time flies in the newsroom! The weather was much steadier on this Wednesday, with sunshine and mild temperatures throughout the day. Expect a bit more warmth as we head toward the weekend. Before we get started, I’ll give you a final […]
LOOKOUT PM: Venus Spirits’ new spot, a local rabbi supporting the unhoused, and Jewel Theatre’s Greek epic
Happy Tuesday, all, I hope that your case of the Mondays has worn off and you had a nice kind of sunny, kind of cloudy, kind of chilly day today. The temperatures will steadily creep up throughout the week, culminating in a weekend of 70-degree weather which is set to continue into next week. Once […]
LOOKOUT PM: California’s COVID hotspot, downtown SC library troubles, and being married to a parenting expert
Welcome to a new week, friends, Hopefully you all had a nice weekend and Mother’s Day, even if it did end up raining a little bit yesterday. The weird weather continued today with wind and scattered clouds that intermittently obscured the sun all day long. We’re looking at sunny — but chilly — weather all […]
LOOKOUT PM: College Ten renaming, surfers address tragedy, and a Santa Cruz band’s ‘pandemic release’
Hello and happy Friday, people, The weather is going to stay nice, although a bit cooler than it has been this week. Still, a perfectly good weekend for a Mother’s Day outing. Before we get started, another reminder about our North County Candidates Forum once again. We will be hosting and moderating two panel conversations: […]
LOOKOUT PM: Meet the new Santa Cruz police and fire chiefs; both sides of Measure D weigh in
Good day, friends, The warm weather stuck around today, even if the sky did take on a grayer tone than we’ve been seeing recently. Nevertheless, it’s clear that summer is right around the corner. Before we get started, I’ll remind you about our North County Candidates Forum once again. We will be hosting and moderating […]
LOOKOUT PM: College Ten dedication, past mayors speak, and a rally for abortion rights
Happy Wednesday, folks, It feels good to be over the hump once again — and on such a beautiful day too! Make sure to spend some time outside and enjoy this week’s classic Santa Cruz weather. Before we get into the news, once again, a quick reminder for our North County Candidates Forum. We will […]
LOOKOUT PM: Pesto King at Mentone, daunting housing numbers, and being Muslim in Santa Cruz
Good evening, everyone, Today was a beautiful day, with barely a cloud in sight. Those low 70-degree temperatures are set to continue through the end of the week before dipping back down into the 60s this weekend. In response to last night’s jarring leak showing that the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. […]
LOOKOUT PM: COVID hospitalizations stay low, an award-winning vodka, and MFC’s artistic touch
Welcome to a new week, friends, I hope your weekend was fun, relaxing, and gave you ample opportunity to recharge and get back after it today. That being said, if you’re anything like me, dragging yourself out of bed this morning was a monumental challenge. As we introduced last week, Lookout is beginning its election […]
LOOKOUT PM: An AI panel discussion, a helping of ‘Eaters’, and goats galore
Happy weekend, folks! First off, thanks to all of our members who came to our office for the open house yesterday evening. It was great to see you all outside of our computer screens, for once, and we’re very grateful for your continued support! We have a full slate of staff content today, including the […]

