Lookout PM: 49ers cut Santa Cruz's Ashtyn Davis; nurses rally at Watsonville Community Hospital

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Ashtyn Davis cut by 49ers, but Santa Cruz safety could have a path back

By Kevin Painchaud

Ashtyn Davis’ dream of playing for his hometown 49ers took a disappointing turn Sunday when San Francisco released the Santa Cruz native in its move to a 53-man roster. But […]

Watsonville Community Hospital nurses rally over NICU closure, staffing shortages

More than a dozen nurses at Watsonville Community Hospital rallied Monday afternoon against an ongoing closure at the facility’s NICU. Earlier this month, hospital leadership confirmed to Lookout that it […]

What families need to know about the free mental health services provided by Santa Cruz County public schools

By Hillary Ojeda

Santa Cruz County schools are asking parents to share their children’s health insurance information – a no-cost step that could determine whether districts can afford to keep offering free student […]

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Carmageddon: RTC pushes back on some grand jury rail-trail criticism; surveys open for Capitola transportation, corridor plans

By Max Chun

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission will consider submitting its ad hoc committee’s responses to the civil grand jury’s report on the rail trail at its Thursday meeting. Plus, […]

OPINION: A Lookout View: California’s rules for public office need a second look – especially on school boards

By Lookout Editorial Board

California rightly does not treat every criminal conviction as a lifetime ban on public service. But the standards might need to be different when an elected position carries responsibility for […]

470 empty seats: What happens to Cabrillo College’s original theater now?

By Jana Marcus

For nearly half a century, Cabrillo College’s original theater hosted world-renowned musicians, Hollywood actors and generations of young artists. It has been dark since 2009. Now, amid a shortage of […]

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