Long-period swells, high tides and an incoming storm system could mean an eventful weather week around Santa Cruz County.

What's happening this week around Santa Cruz County politics & policy, courtesy of Lookout correspondents, plus stories you ...

The holidays are just around the corner. Although they can be filled with good tidings and cheer, not everyone feels happy ...

Transit officials are proposing an 8-foot trail over the Santa Cruz Harbor rail bridge between Seabright Avenue and 7th ...

As surfer-otter run-ins continue, researchers say people, not otters, are responsible. Human development has left Santa Cruz’s sea otters with nowhere to go, forcing them to get comfortable with ...

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From bike shops that keep wheels spinning to gyms that leave you feeling empowered, surf shops stacked with gear and u-pick farms bursting with fresh goodies, the 2025 Lookout List: Activities & ...