Tamsin McMahon

2 weeks ago | buff.ly | Tamsin McMahon |Tania Ortiz |Max Chun

Happy Monday morning, folks! I’m Tamsin McMahon, Lookout’s Managing Editor. Will McCahill is off today. Perhaps you can find him sunbathing over at Capitola Beach. We’re in for a partly sunny day and highs in the mid-70s. JUMP TO … Neighborhood Roundup | Latest News | Opinion | Briefs | Event Calendar | Job Board | PuzzlesFour UC Santa Cruz students have reported an unidentified man filming them in campus dormitory showers or stealing their clothing.

1 month ago | lookout.co | Tamsin McMahon

Lookout Santa Cruz was honored with 13 awards at the California News Publishers Association’s California Journalism Awards. The awards, recognizing work from media outlets across the state, were presented at a gala Friday in Universal City. Photojournalist Kevin Painchaud won four first-place awards for photojournalism, along with feature, news and sports photos.

Mar 27, 2025 | lookout.co | Lookout Santa Cruz |Max Chun |Tamsin McMahon

Brought to you today by Lookout Santa CruzIntroducing the Lookout app! Catch up on the latest headlines, discover local events, or enjoy a puzzle break, our app has it all. Download now on iOS or Android! >>Good morning! It’s Mar. 27 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…Today will be low clouds followed by some sun, breezy and cool; a shower this afternoon. There is a 62% chance of rain. The high will be 60 with a low of 48.

Mar 26, 2025 | lookout.co | Max Chun |Tamsin McMahon |Lookout Santa Cruz

Law enforcement officials are investigating what they say is the suspicious death of two people whose bodies were found in the Santa Cruz Mountains this week. Andrew Barclay, a sergeant with California Highway Patrol Golden Gate Division, which is investigating the case, told Lookout on Wednesday that officers were called to the area of Highway 35 near Oak Ridge Road, south of Castle Rock State Park, at 6:53 p.m. Monday. There, they found two bodies inside of a truck.

Mar 26, 2025 | lookout.co | Tamsin McMahon |Lookout Santa Cruz |Jessica Pasko

The Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, still recovering from a catastrophic collapse in late December, will close again this week for urgent water main repairs, city officials said Wednesday. The City of Santa Cruz plans to close the wharf from 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday morning. The temporary shutdown comes three months after the Dec. 23 disaster, when a 150-foot section of the historic structure broke off during large swells, sending two workers plunging into turbulent waters below.