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Happy Birthday, baby: Santa Cruz’s enduring symbol, the Giant Dipper, hits the century mark

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UCSC student protesters say negotiations over ending encampment have failed

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Lookout PM: UCSC protestors brace for police raid, man to face murder trial in DeLaveaga Park area stabbing, and Eaters Digest

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Man held to answer to murder charge in DeLaveaga Park-area stabbing

by Max Chun May 10, 2024May 10, 2024

Big cuts, no new taxes: Newsom lays out plan to fix California’s budget deficit

by Alexei Koseff / CalMatters May 10, 2024May 10, 2024

Eaters Digest: Giant Dipper Golden Ale by Discretion Brewing

by Lily Belli May 10, 2024May 10, 2024

Historic sea captain’s cottage hits market in Seabright neighborhood

UC Santa Cruz students partner with community groups for a service-learning spring break

Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, May 10-16

by Lily Belli May 10, 2024May 10, 2024

California lawmakers keep killing bills by not voting on them. Do the rules need to change?

by Ryan Sabalow / CalMatters May 10, 2024May 10, 2024

FOOD & DRINK

Boardwalk celebrates Giant Dipper centennial with custom craft beer by Discretion Brewing

by Lily Belli May 10, 2024May 10, 2024

Restaurateur-chef duo plots transformation of Aptos’ Palapas to Mexican seafood-focused Dos Pescados

by Lily Belli May 9, 2024May 8, 2024

Hook & Line’s bar-raising sustainable seafood brings the star power back to a favorite downtown Santa Cruz spot

by Lily Belli May 6, 2024May 6, 2024

POLITICS & POLICY

With Cummings leading, Coastal Commission gives Santa Cruz two-year extension — not five — of oversized vehicle ordinance

by Christopher Neely May 10, 2024May 10, 2024

Californians will see lower electricity rates and a new fee that won’t vary with power use

by Ben Christopher / CalMatters May 9, 2024May 9, 2024

Teachers like me need affordable housing now – 2027 is too late

by Christy Fairbairn May 9, 2024May 8, 2024

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Baine’s Nine: Nine necessary know-abouts for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, May 9-16

by Wallace Baine May 9, 2024May 9, 2024

Down The Line: All the biggest and best shows, gigs & events ahead in Santa Cruz County

by Lookout Santa Cruz Team BOLO May 9, 2024May 12, 2024

After 20 years and more than 70 productions, Santa Cruz’s Jewel Theatre prepares for one last curtain call

by Wallace Baine May 5, 2024May 5, 2024

EDUCATION

UCSC, protesters begin negotiations but remain far apart as Palestine encampment stretches into second week

by Hillary Ojeda May 9, 2024May 9, 2024

Live Oak School District to appoint board member, vote on lease agreement with Community Bridges

by Hillary Ojeda May 8, 2024May 8, 2024

Man charged with death of UCSC student at Seabright Beach to face trial for murder

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Media coverage of Lookout’s breaking news Pulitzer Prize

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Latest News

Happy Birthday, baby: Santa Cruz’s enduring symbol, the Giant Dipper, hits the century mark

A Lookout View: Santa Cruz County jails should reinstate contact visits with family

UCSC student protesters say negotiations over ending encampment have failed

Master your finances: Follow these 6 quick steps for easy budgeting

Start your day with Morning Lookout

Lookout PM: UCSC protestors brace for police raid, man to face murder trial in DeLaveaga Park area stabbing, and Eaters Digest

Man held to answer to murder charge in DeLaveaga Park-area stabbing

Big cuts, no new taxes: Newsom lays out plan to fix California’s budget deficit

Eaters Digest: Giant Dipper Golden Ale by Discretion Brewing

Historic sea captain’s cottage hits market in Seabright neighborhood

UC Santa Cruz students partner with community groups for a service-learning spring break

Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, May 10-16

California lawmakers keep killing bills by not voting on them. Do the rules need to change?

FOOD & DRINK

Boardwalk celebrates Giant Dipper centennial with custom craft beer by Discretion Brewing

Restaurateur-chef duo plots transformation of Aptos’ Palapas to Mexican seafood-focused Dos Pescados

Hook & Line’s bar-raising sustainable seafood brings the star power back to a favorite downtown Santa Cruz spot

POLITICS & POLICY

With Cummings leading, Coastal Commission gives Santa Cruz two-year extension — not five — of oversized vehicle ordinance

Californians will see lower electricity rates and a new fee that won’t vary with power use

Teachers like me need affordable housing now – 2027 is too late

Gain unlimited access to Santa Cruz County News

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Baine’s Nine: Nine necessary know-abouts for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, May 9-16

Down The Line: All the biggest and best shows, gigs & events ahead in Santa Cruz County

After 20 years and more than 70 productions, Santa Cruz’s Jewel Theatre prepares for one last curtain call

EDUCATION

UCSC, protesters begin negotiations but remain far apart as Palestine encampment stretches into second week

Live Oak School District to appoint board member, vote on lease agreement with Community Bridges

Man charged with death of UCSC student at Seabright Beach to face trial for murder

MORE Latest News

Letter to the editor: Stop antisemitism in UCSC protests

Letter to the editor: Congrats, Lookout and Ken Doctor

Will California voters decide tax limits in November? It’s up to the Supreme Court

Media coverage of Lookout’s breaking news Pulitzer Prize

This week in Santa Cruz County business: Biz help from Bay Fed, Monterey Bay coalition doubles down on electric aircraft, Food Bin vote delayed

New superintendent Heather Contreras brings deep Santa Cruz County ties, willing ear to PVUSD

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