When the CZU Lightning Complex fires tore through the Santa Cruz Mountains in 2020, vineyards survived the flames, but smoke taint ruined much of the harvest, forcing winemakers to dump spoiled wine ...

Back-to-school jitters affect kids of all ages, but pediatrician Sara Faheem reminds parents that preparation, open conversations and modeling empathy can ease the transition. She encourages ...

Back-to-school jitters affect kids of all ages, but pediatrician Sara Faheem reminds parents that preparation, open conversations and modeling empathy can ease the transition. She encourages ...

Facing economic headwinds and shrinking tax revenues for local services, some Santa Cruz County merchants are embracing ...

After a chance encounter with a Deepak Chopra book, Soquel’s Carmel Jud abandoned her successful career selling jingles to ...

Activist Omar Dieguez told Lookout that Pajaro Valley Unified School District is not allowing him to present to students ...

Homes in Santa Cruz County took twice as long to sell in August compared to July as plenty of properties hit the market. But ...

Santa Cruz High senior Drew Trowbridge will host his seventh and final lemonade stand fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 28, aiming ...

A stroll under illuminated redwoods is the newest offering at Roaring Camp, with the Felton attraction announcing that Sequoias at Night will open to the public next Saturday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m.

Businesses in Midtown Santa Cruz and in local wine-producing areas are closer to creating districts aimed at improving public ...

Lookout photojournalist Kevin Painchaud took to the streets to talk to residents about their perspectives on the planned passenger train and 32-mile coastal trail, whether they would regularly use ...

Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli highlights top events happening around Santa Cruz County this weekend and into next week, plus more listings from Lookout's BOLO events calendar.