King tides will coincide with a storm system this weekend, prompting the National Weather Service to issue coastal flood and ...

West Cliff Drive finally reopened to two-way traffic this summer as Santa Cruz public works crews finished up repairs to extensive damage from the 2023 storms. Now, officials are making long-term ...

Monte Vista Christian School is celebrating its 100th birthday and a century of faith, learning, and leadership.

Lookout staff photographer Kevin Painchaud gets a front-row view of the events, people, and food that make Santa Cruz such a unique and special place to live. He chose his favorite photos he captured ...

It’s a seven-on-seven game with less of the bruising action of regular football. As the sport takes off locally and around the country, a Santa Cruz County team takes on one from Monterey County.

While 2025 saw many beloved businesses shutter, the year also welcomed many new ones, from retailers to restaurants, ...

Santa Cruz County lost a number of prominent people in 2025, including activists, journalists, artists and academics.

Watsonville resident Christian Gomez will be honored by nonprofit Donor Network West at the 2026 Rose Parade in Pasadena.

Mendez will join Santa Cruz County after serving as deputy chief probation officer in Madera County, where she oversaw ...

Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County must register with the county clerk. Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings ...

The latest in Santa Cruz County food & drink news, notes, recommendations and more from Lookout correspondent Lily Belli.

The City of Watsonville has chosen Corey Schaefer, a 27-year fire department veteran, as its next chief, following the ...