At its Tuesday meeting, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will discuss an ordinance that would prohibit federal immigration officials from using county-owned property for enforcement activities.
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Supervisores considerarán una ordenanza que prohíba a funcionarios federales usar propiedades del condado para la aplicación de leyes migratorias
La Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Santa Cruz discutirá una ordenanza que prohibiría a funcionarios federales de inmigración utilizar propiedades del condado para actividades de control migratorio.
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HMPV pathogen detected in Santa Cruz
Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, has been detected in City of Santa Cruz wastewater. HMPV is related to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), produces similar respiratory symptoms to the flu or common cold, and is spread through contaminated surfaces, the air and person-to-person contact.
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Highway 17 comprehensive multimodal corridor plan online survey now open
Seeking to address congestion, safety, climate change and accessibility for pedestrians, transit users, bus riders and bicyclists along Highway 17, Caltrans is seeking input from Santa Cruz County residents.
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Documental que muestra el trabajo de una partera local se proyectará en el Festival de Cine de Watsonville la próxima semana
“The Long Labor,” un cortometraje documental que sigue a la partera de Watsonville María Ramos Bracamontes, forma parte del programa de este año del Festival de Cine de Watsonville. Lookout habló con la codirectora de la película, Consuelo Alba, quien también fundó el festival.
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Applications for Santa Cruz County civil grand jury volunteers now open
With the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors proclaiming March as Civil Grand Jury Awareness Month, the county’s superior court is seeking volunteers for the 2026-27 jury term.
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Watsonville Community Hospital sees slight improvement in January finances
After a $23 million loss in 2025, Watsonville Community Hospital saw a slight improvement in its finances in January, according to a presentation from the facility’s chief financial officer to the hospital board this week.
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El nuevo jefe de policía de Watsonville comparte sus opiniones sobre ICE y las cámaras Flock, dice que está listo para aprender y relacionarse con la comunidad
En las dos semanas desde que juró como el nuevo jefe de policía de Watsonville, Brian Shab siente que se sacó la lotería. Cada persona que ha conocido desde que asumió el cargo le ha dado la bienvenida con los brazos abiertos, incluso los mayores críticos del departamento.
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Watsonville’s new police chief shares his views on ICE and Flock cameras, says he’s ready to learn and engage with the community
Brian Shab, a 27-year veteran police officer, spoke to Lookout about stepping into a new role as Watsonville’s 17th police chief and his goals for the department during his tenure.
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Watsonville City Council pushes discussion of extending term limits to March
The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday pushed back a discussion on extending term limits for elected officials. The proposal would allow city councilmembers to serve more than the current limit of two terms.