New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Guides
A guide to Ben Lomond, Brookdale & Boulder Creek
Lookout’s Area Guides are an in-depth look at some of the cities and communities that make Santa Cruz County the unique and special place that it is. Writers for this series were chosen due to their personal knowledge and experiences to get to the heart of what it means live in a specific place.
LILY BELLI: Eaters Digest on Restaurant Week, a Humble Sea Felton update and Taylor’s Hot Dog Stand
Your weekly guide to news and events in the Santa Cruz County food and drink world, featuring news, including Restaurant Week, a cookbook library, and a documentary about India Joze.
May the stoke be with you! Surf season is here & so too is this handy guide to Santa Cruz surf schools
With the concurrent arrival of fall and the season’s first northwest swell, which brought large waves to Santa Cruz’s world-famous stretch of coastline this past week, it’s the perfect time to consider being part of the action in the water. Whether you’re brand new to it or just need to scrape off some rust, Lookout has your complete guide to finding the stoke.
Wildfire Resource Center Part 3: What to do during a wildfire
DURING A WILDFIRE: This section of Lookout’s Wildfire Resource Center covers how to deal with wildfire when it happens. Topics include monitoring weather and air quality, ensuring you’re ready for an evacuation, and how you can volunteer or donate to those in need.
Wildfire Resource Center Part 2: What to do during the dry season, when fire risk is high
MAY 1 — NOV. 30, “FIRE SEASON”: This section of Lookout’s Wildfire Resource Center covers wildfire preparedness during the warm, dry months of the year. Tips include creating an evacuation plan for your family, pets and neighbors, signing up for official alerts, and how to be a responsible camper.
Wildfire Resource Center Part 1: Everything you need to get ready for wildfire season
DEC. 1 — APRIL 30, “THE OFFSEASON”: This section of Lookout’s Wildfire Resource Center covers wildfire preparedness topics that are best taken care of during the cool, wet months of the year, such as clearing dead vegetation from your property, getting set up with fire insurance, and retrofitting your home with fireproof materials.
What to put in your ‘go bag’ and other debris flow evacuation essentials
With the ‘atmospheric river’ weather event approaching, here’s everything you need to know about staying safe from mudslides, landslides and debris flows in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

