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Cabrillo College president search committee recommends Cal Poly Humboldt administrator for new president
Cabrillo College’s president search committee announced Tuesday it will recommend the governing board select Dr. Jenn Capps, a Cal Poly Humboldt administrator, for its next president.
Ask Lookout: Why has Santa Cruz’s water demand dropped?
Santa Cruz’s water usage remains at its lowest since the 1960s, despite population growth in the past few decades. Officials say cultural shifts, shrinking lawns and efficient appliances have helped keep demand low.
Construction on Pajaro River levee anticipated to begin in early 2026; funding for Phase 2 still in limbo
Construction on the Pajaro River levee is anticipated to begin in early 2026, according to local officials. The $600 million project focuses on rebuilding the levee to help prevent future flooding in the Pajaro Valley.
Pajaro Valley Unified school board to consider nearly 160 layoffs at Thursday meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District governing board will weigh nearly 160 proposed layoffs, including arts teachers, mental health clinicians, counselors and dozens of special education staff — cuts union leaders say would “devastate” students.
Visit Santa Cruz County kicks off push to bring World Cup soccer fans over the hill
With six World Cup matches coming to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, local tourism organization Visit Santa Cruz County is preparing to support local businesses during the worldwide soccer tournament in 2026.
OPINION: Santa Cruz County’s push to reduce hybrid work for health care workers defies data — and common sense
Social worker and SEIU Local 521 president Max Olkowski-Laetz pushes back on a move by Santa Cruz County leaders to scale back hybrid work for health care staff. He writes that the change will exacerbate burnout, drive resignations and undermine services residents rely on.
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What’s new on the Lookout Job Board
- Dining Senior Cook at UC Santa Cruz
- House Manager at Jesus Mary Joseph Home
- Senior Building Maintenance Supervisor at UC Santa Cruz
- Physician’s Assistant/Nurse Practitioner at The County of Santa Cruz
- Office Manager / Executive Assistant at Frans Lanting Studio
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