The procrastinator’s guide to Election Day in Santa Cruz County
Still haven't looked at your ballot? We've got you covered.
LGBTQ+ issues emerge in three Santa Cruz County school board races
Candidates running in San Lorenzo Valley, Soquel Union, Pajaro Valley Unified
How to vote “naked” on Election Day
Voters are encouraged to drop off their ballots "naked" at official poll centers
How state propositions on the ballot could affect Santa Cruz County
Props could impact clinics, development, taxes
Who are the biggest spenders in Santa Cruz County elections?
Labor, business, nonprofits, Fred Keeley
Santa Cruz County campaign spending: Four takeaways
Pajaro Valley teachers union spends big in district races
Watsonville residents share priorities for local leaders: ‘Everything is so expensive’
Housing, safety, cost of living, education top of mind for voters
Nov. 3 Election Guide: learn about candidates and measures, and where and how to vote.
A wet El Niño could run dry the winter shelter budget
“You only have a few seconds because the river is rising, and you have to decide what to keep.”
With developer chosen, Town Center plan in Scotts Valley advances
Design proposal could come by end of year
With less stability, less community, homeless displaced from Coral Street struggle to make it
Santa Cruz continues to conduct homeless sweeps, with limited housing options
As big buildings come to Santa Cruz, leaders want suggestions to make them less ugly
Survey open through August
The procrastinator’s guide to Election Day in Santa Cruz County
Still haven't looked at your ballot? We've got you covered.
LGBTQ+ issues emerge in three Santa Cruz County school board races
Candidates running in San Lorenzo Valley, Soquel Union, Pajaro Valley Unified
How to vote “naked” on Election Day
Voters are encouraged to drop off their ballots "naked" at official poll centers
How state propositions on the ballot could affect Santa Cruz County
Props could impact clinics, development, taxes
Watsonville Community Hospital moves to shutter labor and delivery
Closure could take effect as early as March 2027
Hospice of Santa Cruz County to lay off workers as it merges with national nonprofit
Staff allege patients’ quality of care is at risk
Watsonville Hospital to hold community meeting amid potential closure of maternity services
The hospital faces financial challenges and could close in 2027 if solutions are not found
Watsonville Hospital leaders say they must shutter their maternity ward or face imminent closure
Day-to-day operations still fall short of covering operating costs
Fallout from Watsonville airport land use dispute throws hotel, shopping center into jeopardy
Court blocks new permits in safety zones
Pajaro residents can get Uber credits through new transit partnership
A pilot program by Monterey-Salinas Transit seeks to help commuters
Two competing visions for Bay and Escalona intersection in Santa Cruz
Decision at Tuesday council meeting
Santa Cruz could lower speed limits near schools, business areas
City transportation planners to review a new set of recommendations
San Lorenzo Valley residents prepare for impacts from El Niño
County leaders to focus on vulnerable mountain communities, like Felton Grove
Monitoring invasive beetles in Santa Cruz County
Invasive beetles put native trees at risk
Bracing for El Niño: County looks to better forecasting, more alerts, road work
Heavy rain, landslides, flooding all possible
Moss Landing battery facility reignites 1.5 years after fire
Shelter-in-place warnings for nearby residents
How Big Soda nearly killed Measure Z in Santa Cruz
Part 2: How voters fought back against pressure by the beverage industry
A decade ago, a soda tax effort fizzled in Watsonville. Advocates blame Big Beverage.
Part 1: Industry leans on elected leaders of color to defend against regulation, experts say
Cabrillo College dental hygiene faculty, students allege toxic work and learning environment
Dean overseeing program resigns
Why is PVUSD paying a consultant $200,000 for advising amid budget troubles?
Contract approved by board without discussion