Woman returns home after years of displacement by CZU Lightning Complex Fire
Santa Cruz nonprofit completes first ground-up housing rebuild
“Doesn’t matter how I’m homeless. How do I get un-homeless?”
Transitional housing program led by Housing Matters opens for referrals
Affordable housing open to waitlist in Downtown Santa Cruz
Four apartments on Cedar Street are ready to rent
How to apply for a Measure C parcel tax exemption in Santa Cruz
Deadline to apply is July 24
Over 100 seats across Santa Cruz County are up for election. Here’s why they matter.
Candidate info sessions Monday and Tuesday
Civic impact: our continued reporting on Flock Safety
How is your police department using Flock surveillance data?
PVUSD hired a bond facilities consultant last year with prior violation for bidding fraud
Consultant paid $50,000 to settle 2016 administrative order
Watsonville activists use Strawberry Festival stage to protest pesticides
Protester crowned honorary Queen of the Patch
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 fixes most dental program violations, state board says
Remaining violation must be fixed by Aug. 17
Costs are mounting to repair main access bridge in Bonnie Brier, with residents still cutoff
Small mountain community working to create an assessment district
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
Fieldworker turned business owner: Dulce Organic Farms
The story of Antonia Vega González
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
Civic impact: our continued reporting on Flock Safety
How is your police department using Flock surveillance data?
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