Santa Cruz County eyes potential half-cent sales tax hike to offset federal cuts
Local taxes could be as high as 10.25% if adopted by voters
César Chávez reckoning in Santa Cruz County: What could accountability look like to you?
Dolores Huerta: ‘I can no longer stay silent’
Mental health clinicians at PVUSD speak out: cuts will be ‘devastating’ for students
As layoffs loom, some clinicians are leaving the district early
As rain continues in Santa Cruz County, how to check river water levels
Guide to local storms and flood resources
Epstein victim grew up in Santa Cruz County, latest DOJ release reveals
Jeffrey Epstein traveled to Santa Cruz, deposition says
Local activists sue state regulators over cancer-causing pesticide
‘We should not have to keep suing the state just to be protected from cancer-causing chemicals.’
Controversial proposal for seasonal farmworker housing stalls in Pajaro
Developer lists 1.3-acre parcel for sale
Watsonville Hospital lost $24 million last year. 2026 isn’t looking much better
Plus: ICU staffing agreement extended through March 7
Design revealed for 8-story Pacific Ave. apartments in Santa Cruz
Community meeting planned Jan. 26
‘ICE Out for Good’ protest planned Friday in Scotts Valley
Plus: Capitola paddle out against ICE on Sunday
Watsonville council advances oversized vehicle ordinance despite concerns
City leaders say law is not meant to target homeless people
Watsonville Hospital could close ICU amid staffing shortage
ICU to remain staffed for at least four weeks