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Measure Z, the 2-cent sugary drink tax proposed in the city of Santa Cruz, now has an almost-certain path to victory after it widened its lead to 52% and a 1,128-vote margin on Tuesday; however, ...

Several Santa Cruz County school district bond and parcel tax measures appeared headed to victory after a 4 p.m. Friday voting update. Friday, Nov. 22, 4:50 p.m. — Several Santa Cruz County school ...

After Tuesday's 4 p.m. vote update, Carol Turley and Jessica Carrasco appeared to have clear paths to securing their seats on the Pajaro Valley Unified School District board against Georgia Acosta and ...

Discover adorable pets for adoption in Santa Cruz County. Find your perfect companion and start the adoption process today!

At its Dec. 3 meeting, the Watsonville Planning Commission plans to hear an appeal filed by a resident asking the commission ...

Santa Cruz civic leaders unveiled an ambitious dual-tax proposal to fund affordable housing, blending a $99 annual parcel tax ...

After 40 years, Santa Cruz chocolate maker Mackenzies Chocolates is closing. Husband-and-wife team Ian and Mary Rose ...

Santa Cruz County could one day have a medical school. UC Santa Cruz Chancellor Cynthia Larive is in early discussions ...

Trans and nonbinary people and their allies came together on Wednesday night to mark Trans Day of Remembrance to honor ...

Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli highlights top events happening around Santa Cruz County in the coming week, plus more listings from Lookout's BOLO events calendar.

Wallace Baine's weekly jaunt through the world of Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, complete with event recommendations ...