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Stay connected to Santa Cruz County like never before with the Lookout Santa Cruz app. Get real-time news updates, essential local coverage, and helpful alerts—all from our Pulitzer Prize-winning newsroom. Download now to experience the fastest, most reliable way to stay informed about what matters most in Santa Cruz County.

BUILD A BETTER SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
Get connected to the issues and solutions that impact your community.

NEWS ALERTS
Be the first to know about critical updates and breaking news in your area.

DAILY PUZZLES
All the games you love – like mini crosswords and word searches – right at your fingertips in the ‘Enjoy’ tab

EXCLUSIVE CONTENT FOR MEMBERS
Unlock unlimited access to Lookout stories, save articles, and listen to the day’s headlines.

LOCAL EVENTS
Discover all the latest in Santa Cruz County’s food, art, live music and entertainment scenes.

Recent changes:
What's New:
• Stories now open directly in the app when clicked from a browser or email for a seamless reading experience.