Jesse Greenspan, Author at Santa Cruz Local

About Jesse Greenspan

Jesse Greenspan is a freelance journalist who writes about history, science and the environment. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Scientific American, Audubon and other publications.

Rockin’ holiday party benefits San Lorenzo Valley families

By Jesse Greenspan|2024-11-25T17:26:45-08:00November 25, 2024|Tags: Boulder Creek, Christmas, Featured, food insecurity, Jesse Greenspan, Lynn Robinson, San Lorenzo Valley, Valley Churches United|

Dec. 14 blues show in Boulder Creek

5-year West Cliff plan takes shape with road shift at Lighthouse Field

By Jesse Greenspan|2024-11-22T18:06:01-08:00November 20, 2024|Tags: City of Santa Cruz, cycling, Don Iglesias, erosion, Featured, Gary Griggs, Jesse Greenspan, Nathan Nguyen, ocean, Steamer Lane, surfing, Tiffany Wise-West, walking, West Cliff|

Restacked boulders, consistent designs are among priorities

Scotts Valley election results: Lind, Clark, Jett lead council race

By Jesse Greenspan|2024-11-21T12:38:07-08:00November 7, 2024|Tags: City of Scotts Valley, Featured, Jesse Greenspan, Nov. 5 2024 election, Scotts Valley City Council, Scotts Valley Unified School District|

Scotts Valley school bond gains razor-thin lead

Capitola City Council aims for Capitola Mall redevelopment

By Jesse Greenspan|2024-10-11T16:52:55-07:00October 11, 2024|Tags: affordable housing, Capitola City Council, Capitola Mall, City of Capitola, Featured, housing, Jesse Greenspan|

Developer incentives discussed for new housing, shops

Architects describe 6-story apartment proposal on Mission St. in Santa Cruz

By Jesse Greenspan|2024-10-01T14:14:24-07:00October 1, 2024|Tags: City of Santa Cruz, Featured, housing, Jesse Greenspan, Mission Street, Westside Santa Cruz, Workbench|

Widened sidewalks, studios and 2-bedrooms planned

Explainer: Nov. 5 bond measure for Pajaro Valley Unified School District

By Jesse Greenspan|2024-08-13T16:55:53-07:00June 21, 2024|Tags: education, Featured, Government, Heather Contreras, Jesse Greenspan, Nov. 5 2024 election, Pajaro Valley, Pajaro Valley Unified School District, schools|

$315 million could be raised for school repairs, new buildings

Cannabis dispensary approved at former Emily’s Bakery in Santa Cruz

By Jesse Greenspan|2024-08-13T16:58:03-07:00May 15, 2024|Tags: cannabis, City of Santa Cruz, development, education, Featured, Fred Keeley, Jesse Greenspan, Renee Golder, Santa Cruz City Council, Scott Newsome|

School administrators lead opposition

West Cliff survey favors fewer cars, more recreation

By Jesse Greenspan|2024-02-02T09:48:12-08:00February 1, 2024|Tags: City of Santa Cruz, environment, erosion, storms, West Cliff, West Cliff Drive|

Priorities outlined for crumbling Santa Cruz asset