The early results in the race for District 4 Santa Cruz County supervisor see incumbent Felipe Hernandez trailing challenger ...

Legislation that would kick aside regulatory barriers to building townhouses marks just the latest spat between two rival ...

A lane on westbound Highway 152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway in Watsonville is closed for asphalt paving. The closure is ...

A person was arrested for multiple charges, including child abuse, driving under the influence of alcohol, and reckless driving. The incident happened near the 4400 block of W. Walnut Street, Soquel, ...

A person was arrested for battery, cruelty to an elder or dependent adult, vandalism, violating a court order, and obstructing a public officer. The incident happened near Rodriguez Street and ...

A lane on Highway 17 at Beulah Park Drive/La Madrona Drive south of Scotts Valley is closed for utility work (potholing). The closure is expected to end on June 8.

May’s top Santa Cruz eats: fruit-filled aguanada (Watsonville), savory martini (Aptos), wood-fired seafood (Live Oak), chilaquiles with banana milk latte from a Santa Cruz food truck.

Immigration attorney Alisa Thomas leads in the race for an open seat on the Santa Cruz County Superior Court over criminal defense attorney Bryan Hackett. The winner of this judicial election will ...

A monthly roundup of Santa Cruz County dining highlights celebrates the start of summer with four finds: a fruit-packed aguanada in Watsonville, a savory martini in Aptos, a wood-fired seafood platter ...

Find the results for all local races in Santa Cruz County's 2026 primary election here. Lookout will continuously update this ...

California's wild and wide-open primary election came to a close Tuesday with voters consolidating behind leading candidates ...

This week in local business, Jessica M. Pasko has the latest on a proposed mixed-use development in downtown Santa Cruz, a seismic development for South County apple growers and names, numbers and ...