State Sen. John Laird is backing new legislation that could help speed construction to repair the Pajaro River levee. Work to fix the river’s flood walls started earlier this year.
Latest News
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Laird impulsa una nueva legislación para acelerar la construcción del dique del río Pájaro
El senador estatal John Laird respalda una nueva legislación que podría ayudar a acelerar la construcción para reparar el dique del río Pájaro. Los trabajos para arreglar los muros de contención del río comenzaron a principios de este año.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Battery storage developer officially exploring path to state approval for Watsonville facility, a move that could bypass local laws
New Leaf Energy, the developer behind a proposed battery storage facility near Watsonville, confirmed to Lookout that it is officially exploring a path to approval from the California Energy Commission as opposed to seeking approval from Santa Cruz County.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
A year after Moss Landing fire, proponents of new battery storage plant outside Watsonville say it would be safer; residents are skeptical
Residents who live in the area outside Watsonville where a battery storage plant is proposed are arguing against the facility on safety grounds. The company proposing it, however, insists that new technology is safer and more reliable.
Posted inHousing & Development
El condado de Santa Cruz enfrenta demandas por dos polémicos desarrollos de vivienda en Live Oak
El condado de Santa Cruz ha sido golpeado con demandas relacionadas con dos polémicos desarrollos de vivienda en Live Oak liderados por la firma local de arquitectura Workbench.
Posted inHousing & Development
Santa Cruz County facing lawsuits over two contentious housing developments in Live Oak
A group of residents has filed a lawsuit against Santa Cruz County over a proposed development at 841 Capitola Rd., while local architecture firm Workbench is going to court over another of its projects, at 3500 Paul Sweet Rd.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
‘No Kings’ 3.0 rallies set for Santa Cruz and Watsonville this weekend; organizers expecting larger crowds
Political organizers in Santa Cruz and Watsonville are expecting large crowds this weekend for a follow-up to October’s nationwide “No Kings” protests against the Trump administration.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Watsonville hospital leadership inching closer to finding an external partner; February finances trend positive
Watsonville Community Hospital leadership says it’s closer to finding a potential health care partner to help manage the facility’s day-to-day operations, and hopes to bring options forward in April.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
County officials proposing to remove any references to César Chávez following sexual assault allegations
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will move to rename César Chávez Day and replace any references to the late labor leader after assault allegations against him surfaced in a New York Times investigation.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
‘Horrifying and heartbreaking’: County leaders, organizations react to allegations against late labor leader César Chávez
Santa Cruz County leaders and organizations are responding to allegations of sexual abuse against late labor leader César Chávez, who was a prominent figure in the farmworker and Latino communities.
