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Majority of Pajaro Middle School teachers demand removal or resignation of principal
By Hillary Ojeda
A majority of teachers at Pajaro Middle School have voted that they have no confidence in Principal Nicole Killian, alleging she failed to follow safety and disciplinary protocols and calling […]
Seymour Marine Discovery Center’s new permanent exhibit draws curious visitors for soft opening
By Hillary Ojeda
The Seymour Marine Discovery Center unveiled its first new permanent exhibit in 15 years during a soft opening Friday, showcasing interactive, bilingual displays designed to connect visitors with local coastal […]
Built for the next fire: How Glenwood hand crews are preparing for wildfire season
By Kevin Painchaud
At Glenwood Fire Center, Cal Fire hand crews prepare for the next wildfire season in Santa Cruz County.
Santa Cruz County 2026 primary election results in charts: Where things stand after Monday’s update
By Max Chun
Find the results for all local races in Santa Cruz County’s 2026 primary election here. Lookout will continuously update this page as new results come in.
Santa Cruz mayor: Ryan Coonerty continues leading race, dips below 50%
By Hillary Ojeda
Ryan Coonerty continued to lead in the race for the mayor’s seat against four other candidates after the Santa Cruz County Clerk’s office added 16,145 ballots to the county’s total […]
Incumbent Felipe Hernandez continues to trail challenger Tony Nuñez in District 4 Santa Cruz County supervisor race
By Tania Ortiz
After the latest addition to county vote totals, incumbent District 4 Santa Cruz County Supervisor Felipe Hernandez has just under 31% of the tally through Monday, with challenger Tony Nuñez […]
Santa Cruz City Council: Newsome, Golder still leading in District 4, 6 races after Friday update
By Max Chun
Incumbents Scott Newsome and Renee Golder stayed leading challengers Hector Marin and Gabriella Noack, respectively, in the race for Santa Cruz City Council Districts 4 and 6 after a Friday […]
Santa Cruz County Superior Court: Immigration attorney Alisa Thomas maintains large lead over criminal defense attorney Bryan Hackett in judge race
By Tania Ortiz
With 16,145 ballots added to the total county tally Monday, immigration attorney Alisa Thomas continues to lead in the race for an open seat on the Santa Cruz County Superior […]
Carmageddon: RTC to consider contract award for rail trail construction management services; annual roadwork underway
By Max Chun
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission on Thursday will consider awarding a contract for construction management services for Segment 12 of the Coastal Rail Trail. Meanwhile, the county’s annual […]
From Westside workshop to world stage: Santa Cruz Guitar Company celebrates 50 years
By Mat Weir
A half-century after Richard Hoover co-founded Santa Cruz Guitar Company, the internationally acclaimed guitar maker is celebrating its roots with a museum exhibit, concerts and a one-of-a-kind guitar crafted from […]
OPINION: What if the most famous words in American history were never written by Thomas Jefferson at all?
By Wallace Baine
In his provocative new book, “Founding Daughter,” novelist and longtime Santa Cruz journalist Wallace Baine imagines a different Founders story for America — one shaped by a brilliant Black teenage […]
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Best of Santa Cruz County events, June 8-11
Here are some local events you might be interested in this week:
Monday, June 8
- Salsa Dance June Series in Capitola | 6 p.m. @ Mid County Social Activity Center
- Dusty Baker, “Crossroads” | 7 p.m. @ Bookshop Santa Cruz
- Rumba Dance Series | 7 p.m. @ Mid County Social Activity Center (MCSC)
- OPENING THE BOUNDLESS HEART | 7 p.m. @ Wisdom Center of Santa Cruz
- Contact Improv | 8 p.m. @ The 418 Project
Tuesday, June 9
- Sewing Workshop | 4 p.m. @ Freedom Branch Library
- Board Game Playtesting | 6 p.m. @ Peoples Coffee
- Santa Cruz Art Lab | 6 p.m. @ The Vision Sanctuary
- Wahine Beginning Class: Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance | 7 p.m. @ The 418 Project
- Wayne Hancock | 8 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley
- Lucy Clearwater | 8 p.m. @ The Crepe Place
- Mihali | 8 p.m. @ Felton Music Hall
Wednesday, June 10
- Concertino Strings June Concerts | 11 a.m. @ Boulder Creek United Methodist Church
- Motion Pacific: Dance for PD | 1 p.m. @ The 418 Project
- BioCharger & Vibrational Sound Table Healing Happy Hour | 4 p.m. @ Soulcare Studios
- Lookout Trivia Night | 6 p.m. @ Abbott Square
- Soul Brass Band | 8 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley
- Ruth Ozeki, “The Typing Lady” | 7 p.m. @ Bookshop Santa Cruz
- UC Santa Cruz Social Documentation MFA Thesis Screening | 7 p.m. @ Del Mar Theatre
- Quintron and Miss Pussycat | 8 p.m. @ The Crepe Place
Thursday, June 11
- Persephone Restaurant Thursday Night Pasta Special | 5 p.m. @ Persephone Restaurant
- Ripatti Rose Band | 5 p.m. @ Chaminade Resort and Spa
- Crow’s Nest: Free Beach BBQ Parties and Concerts | 5 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Harbor
- CLEAR YOUR MIND, CALM THE WORLD | 6 p.m. @ The Wisdom Center of Santa Cruz
- The Turkey Buzzards | 8 p.m. @ The Crepe Place
