Howdy, folks! Today is Monday, May 23, and the forecast calls for a mostly sunny day around Santa Cruz County, with temperatures in the 70s and 80s. It’s a new week, and here at Lookout we’re kicking off our spring membership drive, with community betterment as the theme. We’re highlighting all the reasons you should […]
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Morning Lookout: Weekend bike fun and Frans Lanting’s symphonic photography
Hello, hello, hello! Not a moment too soon, today is Friday, May 20, and it’ll be another sunny one around Santa Cruz County, with highs in the 70s — and more of the same on tap for the weekend. Sounds like excellent weather for getting out and about on two wheels, and Lookout’s Grace Stetson […]
Morning Lookout: Measure D op-eds, South County candidates in focus + downtown groundbreaking
Good morning, Santa Cruz County! It’s Thursday, May 19, and another sunny day is ahead — temperatures are headed into the 80s in some spots, and winds are forecast to pick up later on. Some of our Bay Area neighbors are facing a wind advisory tonight into tomorrow, and our friends at the National Weather […]
Morning Lookout: Harsh truths from realtors; glass shortage hits winemakers
What’s shakin’, Lookout friends? It’s Wednesday, May 18, and it’ll be a touch warmer around Santa Cruz County today, with temps in the 70s and 80s under mostly sunny skies. What remains uncomfortably hot, at least from prospective buyers’ perspectives, is the local real estate market. With rising interest rates adding another piece to the […]
Morning Lookout: A long-held abortion story; roller skaters’ challenges, Dylan and Measure E
Greetings and salutations! Today is Tuesday, May 17, and the forecast calls for mostly sunny skies around Santa Cruz County, with highs in the 70s. Lots on our plate this morning, and we start with a Community Voices opinion piece from Peggy Flynn, who writes for the first time about her decision to have an […]
Morning Lookout: Student’s journey of ‘grief into hope’; rail trail polarization
Good morning, Lookout friends! It’s Monday, May 16, and the forecast calls for a mostly sunny day around Santa Cruz County, with highs in the 70s (though your mileage may vary, as always). I hope you’re all relaxed and refreshed after the weekend. I got my grilling on, but that’s nothing when it comes to […]
Morning Lookout: Supes forum fireworks, Cabrillo Festival returns and Measure C explained
Morning, all! Today is Friday, May 13, and Mother Nature is turning up the heat on us a bit, with sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s forecast around Santa Cruz County. There were plenty of elevated temperatures last night as Lookout hosted a forum for candidates running for 3rd District […]
Morning Lookout: Assembly candidates make their cases; local Starbucks’ union milestone
Hiya, Lookout fam! Today is Thursday, May 12, and we have another pleasant day ahead in Santa Cruz County, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s and low 70s. It’s a big day for local politics, and Lookout is one of the sponsors of a forum tonight featuring candidates for 3rd District […]
Morning Lookout: Spotlight on Scotts Valley; Santa Cruz sales tax ballot measure explained
Why, hello again, Santa Cruz County! It’s Wednesday, May 11, and we’ve got a nice one ahead, with temperatures into the 60s under sunny skies. It’s pretty much always sunny in Scotts Valley, and that’s where we’re headed with another installment of our area guides series. Laura Albrecht homes in on what makes it a […]
Morning Lookout: Supporting Park Ave. housing project; John Bargetto’s labor of love
Hello, my friends! It’s Tuesday, May 10, and after a brisk start with a small chance of showers, Santa Cruz County should see a mostly sunny day and highs in the 50s and 60s. If you haven’t yet explored Lookout’s new Community Voices opinion forum, today’s a good time to take a look — in […]

