Eight-story Front Street proposal goes to Planning Commission Thursday
Site now occupied by Ace Hardware
Palomar Inn tenants to receive a three-month reprieve from rent hikes
Rent hike notices to be reissued as required by state law
Santa Cruz to lose 20 homeless shelter beds
Housing Matters cites ongoing budget shortfalls
‘Nowhere to go’: Palomar tenants decry rent hikes, cockroaches
Tenants Association says landlord failed to give required notice
Mayoral race: Coonerty leads a field of five in early count
No runoff if preliminary results hold
Nuñez holds early lead over incumbent Hernandez in South Santa Cruz County
Gap between candidates slowly grows, but runoff may occur
Incumbents Newsome, Golder lead in preliminary results for Santa Cruz City Council
Challengers Marin and Noack trail
Incumbent Monterey County Supervisor Glenn Church leads in early election results
Challenger Ramon Gomez trails
‘Don’t let anyone tell you no’: Mother Rosa Dolores, the driving force and heart of Pajaro
She once dreamt of bullfighting and now fights for Pajaro
‘Unacceptable’: Cabrillo College dental hygiene program on three-year state probation
Regulators say program changed student grades and is understaffed
‘I don’t know what to do’: Santa Cruz homeless residents grapple with dwindling services
Housing Matters’ Day Services closure cuts off bathrooms, showers, water
As Watsonville Hospital relies on loans to stay afloat, long-term fix still unclear
Plus: Hospital moves to limit immigration enforcement access
Murray Street Bridge to close for summer
Starting on or around June 10, the bridge will be closed in both directions
Boulder Creek community has one way in and one way out
Bonnie Brier lost its main access bridge in 2025. One year later, residents are still cut off.
E-bikes aren’t going away, so city leaders want to better educate youth riders
A closer look at Marin County’s e-bike safety program
Half-cent sales tax for Santa Cruz County buses proposed for November ballot
Money would avert service cuts and 100 layoffs
Santa Cruz Mountains residents clash with PG&E over tree cutting
Residents worried about possible landslides, environmental damage
What could Santa Cruz’s disappearing sand mean for its iconic beaches and surf breaks?
Scientists, surfers, and city officials weigh in on erosion
Federal government takes next big step in starting offshore drilling in California
A 30-day public comment period open through March
As rain continues in Santa Cruz County, how to check river water levels
Guide to local storms and flood resources
What could Santa Cruz’s disappearing sand mean for its iconic beaches and surf breaks?
Scientists, surfers, and city officials weigh in on erosion
10 meals under $10: The best cheap eats in Santa Cruz County
Sushi, tacos, chow mein, beef stroganoff all on the menu
School districts grapple with declining enrollment in Santa Cruz County
Pajaro, Soquel, Scotts Valley leaders discuss money challenges
Are Santa Cruz County governments prepared for sea-level rise?
Map shows 6 feet of potential rise in 75 years