Watsonville, Santa Cruz to start police reform committees
City groups aim to address residents’ concerns
City groups aim to address residents’ concerns
Santa Cruz City, Live Oak, Scotts Valley school leaders await details from state
Teachers, parents, students weigh in-person instruction
South County residents disproportionately affected by virus
At least $234M for farms, schools, nonprofits in Paycheck Protection Program
Case clusters in workplaces, skilled nursing facilities play role in local COVID-19 uptick
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