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Santa Cruz Affirms Sanctuary City Status

02/13/2025

In their February 11 meeting, the Santa Cruz City Council reaffirmed the sanctuary city policy. Read on to learn what the policy entails.

Opposition Voiced on Relocation of Renaissance High School

02/13/2025

Read on to learn more about a Pajaro Valley Unified School District proposal to relocate Renaissance High School in La Selva Beach to make room for the Ceiba Prep charter school.

Report on Prescribed Burns at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

02/13/2025

Read on to learn more about the recent prescribed pile burns at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, and how they improve the health of the forest.

22-year Santa Cruz Resident Deported

02/12/2025

Read on to learn more about local resident of 22 years Adolfo Gonzalez, recently arrested by ICE and deported.

Santa Cruz County Supervisors Fund 2025 Pavement Management Project

02/12/2025

In their February 11 meeting, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved $6.4 million to fund resurfacing of 11.6 miles of roads in the unincorporated county. But is it enough? Read on to learn more.

California City Makes ‘Aiding’ or ‘Abetting’ a Homeless Camp Illegal

02/12/2025

Outreach workers in the Bay Area city of Fremont worry the new ordinance could target them, despite assurances from the city.

California Court Rules Against Baker in Revival of Same-Sex Wedding Cake Disputes

02/12/2025

A California appeals court rules a baker can’t refuse to sell a generic cake to a lesbian couple. It’s part of a series of cases shaping the debate over free speech and anti-discrimination laws.

California Schools Still Fall Behind Despite Big Increases in Spending

02/12/2025

As academic researchers continue to explore what happened to public education during and after the COVID19 pandemic, they are confirming the harsh reality of decline in such basic skills as reading and mathematics.

Joint Student Housing Project Advances

02/10/2025

Read on to learn about the collaboration between UC Santa Cruz and Cabrillo College to build a joint student housing facility on the Cabrillo Campus and recent progress in moving the project forward.

‘It Was Just a Regular Morning’: Californians Picked Up in Recent ICE Raids Include Kids, Volunteers

02/10/2025

Interviews suggest some people swept up in Trump’s immigration crackdown are dedicated to their families and communities — not hardened criminals.

Guided Tours of Stanford’s SLAC Accelerator Offer Visitors a Light-Speed Peek at Science

02/07/2025

COME VISIT THE SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (usually called SLAC), on the edge of the Stanford University campus, to learn about the inner workings of its 2-mile-long accelerator, which is used to smash atoms and now makes new discoveries about the universe.SLAC’s accelerator is so long that it crosses under Interstate 280.

Santa Cruz Native Up For an Oscar

02/06/2025

Read on for more information about Oscar nominee and Santa Cruz native Nick Gordon.

Live Oak School District Board of Trustees Approve Budget Cuts

02/06/2025

In their February 5 meeting, the Live Oak School District Board of Trustees approved deep cuts to the budget, following cuts the previous year. Read on for more information.

UC Santa Cruz Reports on Challenges Faced By Black Populations in Monterey and San Benito Counties

02/06/2025

Read on for information about a University of California Santa Cruz report based on US Census data detailing the socioeconomic challenges face by Black residents of Monterey and San Benito counties.

Santa Cruz's ‘Door to Nowhere’ Explained

02/06/2025

Ever wonder about the 'door to nowhere' at the base of the big golden mansion suspended over Front Street in Santa Cruz? You asked, Lookout Local explains.

Bird Flu Infected Flock Confirmed in San Mateo

02/06/2025

A local backyard poultry flock has been confirmed by San Mateo County health officials to have been infected with H5N1 bird flu. Read on for more information.

Bird Flu Infects San Mateo County Cat

02/06/2025

Bird flu was detected in a stray cat in San Mateo County. Read on for more information.

New At-Home Influenza Tests Are Available

02/05/2025

Good. Because it's flu season and cases are surging. Read on to learn more.

State Farm Asks for More Insurance Rate Increases After LA Fires

02/04/2025

State Farm, which already has rate increase requests pending, asked state officials to approve more insurance price increases.

CTA Chapters Band Together to Leverage Districts for Higher Pay, Smaller Classes, More Resources

02/04/2025

The California Teachers Association's "We Can't Wait" campaign plans to use the power of 32 union chapters to increase pressure on school districts to raise salaries, increase staffing and add resources for students.