Some Californians received a test of the earthquake early-warning system seven hours before the appointed time, waking…
Santa Cruz Mountains
Misery loves company: Locals take to social media to share stories of the approaching monster storm of ’23
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced Thursday that he struck a deal with the insurance industry to encourage…
Mandatory Evacuation orders issued for Soquel Village, Rio Del Mar, and Paradise Park
Officials are now calling for mandatory evacuation for increasing areas of the county, with Mid-County being a focal point.
As storm system draws closer, brunt of rain expected around 4 p.m.
The storm system is now just slightly offshore, and as of now, the main rainband is expected to hit landfall around 4 p.m.
Lookout’s guide to preparing for the coming storm
Storm Central keeps you updated as we watch, wait and assess. Check back here as Lookout correspondents reach out across…
Weekend weather: Santa Cruz County braces for a wet New Year
Rain will continue through the next few days, with a flood warning intact through 10 p.m. Saturday. New Year’s Day will see a break in the rain, but expect the wet weather to continue throughout next week.

