Business and labor groups announced an agreement Tuesday to limit a California law on class-action workplace lawsuits and avoid a battle at the ballot box in November.
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These cities have a new tactic to evade California housing laws. Legal experts are dubious
A recent court ruling exempted five charter cities from a controversial housing law. That’s given anti-density advocates across California an idea.
California’s Black legislators make case for reparations bills while launching statewide tour
California’s Black Legislative Caucus is touring the state to promote reparations bills that address forced prison labor and efforts to improve health, longevity and financial equity. The six-city tour is meant to urge the public to get involved in lobbying lawmakers.
10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of June 14
Are you on the lookout for a new career path in Santa Cruz County? Look no further! We’ve curated a list of the top 10 Santa Cruz County job opportunities recently posted to our job board, spanning various industries and roles. Whether you’re a recent graduate, seasoned professional, or someone seeking a fresh start, Santa […]
What the Supreme Court ruling on the abortion pill means for access in California
In its first ruling on reproductive rights since overturning Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit that questioned the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone.
This seashell could be California’s next state symbol
A bill before the Legislature would select the black abalone as California’s official seashell. The author says it represents resilience to climate change and honors its history with Native American tribes.
The people behind the Pulitzer: Hillary Ojeda
To celebrate this monumental achievement, we interviewed each member of our Pulitzer Prize-winning team to reflect on their on-the-ground coverage of the 2023 storms and the recognition that followed. Today, Hillary Ojeda, Lookout’s Education Correspondent, shares her stories as the storms surpassed all expectations and the team had to rally together to meet the moment. […]
Revolutionizing your transit experience with Reimagine METRO service changes
Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) is excited to announce the launch of its Reimagine METRO summer service changes, aimed at revolutionizing the public transit experience for the community. The upcoming summer service improvements, set to take effect on June 20, 2024, promise increased frequency, revamped transit center operations, updated routes and extended services to […]
Lookout in the Classroom: End of the 2023-24 school year highlights
Hi all, as the school year comes to a close I wanted to share with you some highlighted moments and projects we’ve worked on with our local educators. We look forward to continuing to grow this work and bring back these types of collabortions and resources in the year ahead. Be the first to hear […]
California gig worker law withstands challenge from Uber in federal appeals court
A 2020 California law compels businesses to offer employment benefits to more workers rather than treating them like independent contractors. Uber lost an effort to overturn the law with a ruling Monday by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

