At Lookout Santa Cruz, we work to keep you informed and connected to your community. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Lookout Story Map — an interactive tool to explore the stories and updates of Santa Cruz County.
Ever found yourself wondering about the story behind a place as you’re out and about? Use the map to browse and uncover Lookout’s local coverage on food, history, business, arts and housing development projects.
Maybe you’re driving down 17th Avenue and spot Original Ferrell’s Donuts. But later that day, you pass another — also called Original Ferrell’s — in Live Oak. Then another in Scotts Valley. Wait, how can there be three “originals”? And what about Ferrell’s locations on Ocean Street and Mission Street — are they part of the same story? Find Lily Belli’s deep dive on the map to uncover what “original” means to the Ferrell franchise.
Or maybe you’re walking along Front Street, eyeing the trio of new mixed-use buildings rising up in downtown Santa Cruz. What’s coming there and who is funding it? And what about the proposed tiny house village in Watsonville — where exactly will it take shape if it is approved?
The Lookout Story Map lets you explore Santa Cruz County like never before, bringing the latest local reporting on food, history, business, arts and housing development into an interactive map. Move through the map to uncover stories and get to know Santa Cruz County like never before.
Have questions that remain unanswered? Email us your Ask Lookout story ideas to news@lookoutlocal.com or fill out the form here.
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