Santa Cruz budget deficit prompts cuts, furloughs
Leaders discuss calls to ‘defund police’
Leaders discuss calls to ‘defund police’
Cannabis cultivation expanded, disposable cup fee delayed, placeholder county budget approved
Family gatherings a major factor, leaders say
Police chief discusses use-of-force policy
Housing, public uses possible for current library site
Lack of development plans, uncertain cleanup
Vacation rental restrictions proposed, new cell towers ahead
Council decides against tax hikes on ballot
South County essential workers among hardest hit
New licensees would face same standards
Decision expected in November
Protest on West Cliff Drive draws more than a thousand