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Oct 16, 2024 | 
lookout.co | Wyatt Myskow |Wallace Baine |Max Chun |Elizabeth Gordon
Quick Take The country’s largest area designated for solar energy, Desert Center shows how sprawls of photovoltaic panels affect communities. Even supporters of the energy transition can find dealing with the developments challenging. For four hours, Mark Carrington sat quietly with his neighbors at the front of his county’s supervisors’ late August board meeting, waiting for his chance to speak.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
lookout.co | Jessica Pasko |Wallace Baine |Max Chun |Elizabeth Gordon
Quick Take In Santa Cruz County business news this week, Jessica M. Pasko reports on the legacy of successful food and other small businesses that have been developed in El Pajaro Community Development Corporation's 45 years. Harts Fabric is moving to a new Seabright location, and Terra & Self is closing its Santa Cruz store to go online-only.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
lookout.co | Max Chun |Wallace Baine |Elizabeth Gordon |Lookout Santa Cruz
Quick Take The Santa Cruz County housing market saw slightly less activity than usual in the early fall months, but real estate agents expect that to pick up as October continues. The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut short-term rates in September has brought in some prospective buyers.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
lookout.co | Hillary Ojeda |Wallace Baine |Max Chun |Elizabeth Gordon
Quick take: Nearly a year after Debra "Debby" Towne was killed in a fatal hit-and-run, Soquel resident Aurora Lopez pleaded guilty. Towne's daughter Adrienne West told Lookout this past year has been very challenging and the maximum sentence of four years for Lopez doesn't feel like enough to her.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
lookout.co | Wallace Baine |Max Chun |Elizabeth Gordon |Lookout Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz healthcare workers will hold a rally on campus Thursday afternoon to demand that after the statewide union they belong to filed an unfair labor practice claim on Friday and scheduled a strike authorization vote for next week. The workers will be joined by state Sen. John Laird and Assemblymember Gail Pellerin.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
lookout.co | Jamie Garfield |Wallace Baine |Max Chun |Elizabeth Gordon
Good afternoon, We’re so glad you are a part of our growing educator group. Our educator alert is a weekly email alert designed for you – high school educators – where we handpick several stories that we think will resonate with you and your students – especially those that might spur discussion. These alerts also highlight different resources we offer, such as our upcoming journalism scholarship program, lesson plans and curriculum, in-class workshop options and more.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
lookout.co | Wallace Baine |Elizabeth Gordon |Max Chun |Lookout Santa Cruz
Quick Take Cal Fire announced that an arrest has been made in a wildfire that burned a trailer home and a quarter acre near Boulder Creek on Saturday. Cal Fire officials have made an arrest in the case of a small vegetation fire near Boulder Creek on Saturday that they say resulted from an illegal burn barrel.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
lookout.co | Lookout Santa Cruz |Wallace Baine |Max Chun |Elizabeth Gordon
Fall is here, and it’s the perfect time to gather your family for some seasonal fun! Enjoy festive crafts, tractor rides and outdoor activities happening all around Santa Cruz County. This weekend is packed with exciting fall festivals and harvest celebrations for all ages. Discover the best family-friendly events near you with our list below. Explore more local happenings on Lookout’s free public calendar, BOLO.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
lookout.co | Elizabeth Gordon |Max Chun |Lookout Santa Cruz |Tania Ortiz
Have something to say? Lookout welcomes letters to the editor, within our policies, from readers. Guidelines here. At Dominican Hospital, the health and safety of our community are our highest priorities, and we are dedicated to addressing the challenges we face. Current pressures in our emergency room reflect broader trends in health care, including increased demand for services and staffing shortages affecting hospitals nationwide.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
lookout.co | Brittany Ramirez |Max Chun |Elizabeth Gordon |Lookout Santa Cruz
In today’s digital world, scams are constantly evolving, and password reset fraud is becoming more common than ever. These scams often start with scammers pretending to be from trusted organizations—like your credit union—trying to trick you into sharing sensitive information. They’ll send fake emails, texts, or even call you, making it seem like there’s an urgent problem with your account. It can be overwhelming, but with a little knowledge, you can stay one step ahead.
