The latest in local politics & policy, including what’s on the agendas for elected officials across Santa Cruz County.
In the Public Interest
A Monday newsletter covering Santa Cruz County politics & policy from Lookout – subscribe here.
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In the Public Interest: Moves to protect county’s immigrants; more anti-ICE protests; Watsonville hospital’s big 2025 loss
Around Santa Cruz County politics & policy, including what’s on the agenda for elected officials, boards and commissions this week.
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In the Public Interest: Monitoring ICE; temperature rising over rail line; protesting Trump immigration enforcement
Around Santa Cruz County politics & policy, including a look ahead at what’s on upcoming agendas for local elected officials and commissions.
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In the Public Interest: Santa Cruz City Council to reconsider Flock contract; anti-ICE protests; Donna Lind takes reins again in Scotts Valley
Around Santa Cruz County politics & policy, including what’s on the agenda this week for county supervisors and local city councils and boards.
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In the Public Interest: Investors and the county housing market; where downtown projects stand; SCPD and Flock access
Around Santa Cruz County politics & policy with Lookout correspondents and contributors, including a look at what’s on local agendas this week.
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In the Public Interest: Rail trail changes; Flock Safety searches; veterans’ appeal to supervisors
Headlines to know from around Santa Cruz County politics & policy, plus a look at what’s on local agendas this week and beyond.
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In the Public Interest: ICE’s recent local activity; Flock camera discussion; Head Start turmoil
Around Santa Cruz County politics & policy with news and notes from Lookout correspondents and staff.
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In the Public Interest: Santa Cruz City Council reopens its debate over license plate readers
A look at what’s happening in Santa Cruz County politics & policy, from Flock Safety cameras in the city of Santa Cruz to Mid-County power outages and a “peace deal” on the passenger rail and trail.
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In the Public Interest: Tuesday hearing on battery storage ordinance a crucial green energy test
A busy week in Santa Cruz County politics and policy kicks off with the county’s proposed ordinance on battery energy storage systems is set for a hearing before supervisors Tuesday. The Santa Cruz City Council revisits a temporary path to help businesses and residents around the Murray Street Bridge, and Capitola holds a catch-all town hall.
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In the Public Interest: After narrow approval of Santa Cruz’s Measure C, Keeley sets sights on addressing concerns of the 46% who voted against it
A weekly look at what’s happening around Santa Cruz County politics & policy from Lookout.