Santa Cruz Local is a nonprofit news organization working to increase civic engagement. Our theory of change is detailed in our strategic plan. (Kara Meyberg Guzman – Santa Cruz Local)

Santa Cruz Local is building a movement to engage Santa Cruz County and Pajaro Valley residents with our public institutions.

We want to show residents how to participate in local government and demonstrate that they can impact decisions. 

We’re tracking examples of residents who – inspired by Santa Cruz Local –  have taken action with local government, elections or our county’s biggest issues.