Morning Lookout Archives - Lookout Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz County VoteMobile in downtown Santa Cruz in June 2022.

Morning Lookout: Voting Q&A; Capitola council controversy; emergency response concerns

by Will McCahill October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

Santa Cruz County news and opinion headlines from Lookout for the morning of Friday, Oct. 23.

Sound mixer Math Bishop plays a guitar in his Aptos studio.

Morning Lookout: Maternity services in jeopardy at Watsonville Community Hospital; sound engineer trades L.A. for Aptos

by Will McCahill October 22, 2026October 22, 2026

Santa Cruz County headlines from Lookout for the morning of Thursday, Oct. 22.

taxidermist Allis Markham at work on a bird

Morning Lookout: Cruz Foam closes; taxidermy as conservation inspiration; rail trail legal setback

by Will McCahill October 21, 2026October 21, 2026

Santa Cruz County news and opinion headlines from Lookout for the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Genevieve Jones and members of Girl Grom Surf Club after an afternoon surfing at Capitola Beach on Sept. 25.

Morning Lookout: Girl Grom Surf Club; annual road crash report; author Obi Kaufmann

by Will McCahill October 19, 2026October 19, 2026

Santa Cruz County news and opinion headlines from Lookout for the morning of Monday, Oct. 19.

A cyclist rides through the intersection of Mission Street and Bay Street.

Morning Lookout: Santa Cruz’s dangerous cycling picture; next wave of ‘No Kings’; UCSC students’ favorite spots

by Will McCahill October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Santa Cruz County headlines from Lookout for the morning of Friday, Oct. 16.

Bowie the Dalmatian dressed up in a lei and a grass skirt for a costume contest at Chaminade Resort & Spa.

Morning Lookout: Santa Cruz mayoral endorsement; Watsonville pup’s national recognition; SLV school board race

by Will McCahill October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

Santa Cruz County news and opinion headlines from Lookout for the morning of Thursday, Oct. 15.

From left: Lookout moderator Richard Martin and Felton Fire Protection District board candidates Craig Winter, Norm Crandell and Jim Anderson at Tuesday night's forum.

Morning Lookout: Breaking down county’s Measure E; AI-powered tourism tool; Festival of Monsters returns

by Will McCahill October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

Santa Cruz County news and opinion headlines from Lookout for the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 14.

The Del Mar Theatre on Pacific Avenue.

Morning Lookout: Previewing Santa Cruz Film Festival; Soquel Union Elementary school board race

by Will McCahill October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

Santa Cruz County news and opinion headlines from Lookout for the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 13.

From left, Lookout opinion editor Jody K. Biehl moderating a forum for Capitola City Council candidates Joe Clarke, Cami Corvin, TJ Welch, Peter Wilk and Tory Del Favero.

Morning Lookout: Capitola City Council, Cabrillo College trustee hopefuls; boosting 41st Avenue corridor

by Will McCahill October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Santa Cruz County news and opinion headlines from Lookout for the morning of Monday, Oct. 12.

Esperanza del Valle artistic director Janet Johns and assistant director Ruby Vasquez curated 15 folklórico outfits.

Morning Lookout: Coastal flood advisory; Santa Cruz mayor’s race hits final stretch; the art of folklórico attire

by Will McCahill October 9, 2026October 9, 2026

Santa Cruz County news and opinion headlines from Lookout for the morning of Friday, Oct. 9.

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