Browse our topics below to find what you’re looking for. Have a question not listed here? Email us at [email protected].

The business

What is Santa Cruz Local?
How is Santa Cruz Local funded?
Is my membership or donation tax deductible?

Supporting local journalism

Can my business or nonprofit sponsor Santa Cruz Local?
Can I advertise with Santa Cruz Local?
Can I make a one-time contribution?
Can I donate via PayPal?

Memberships

How can I sign up?
How do I access transcripts?
How do I log in?
How do I make changes to my account?
How do I cancel my membership?
How does my membership support Santa Cruz Local?
Can I sign up for membership by mail?

The podcast

How can I listen to your podcast?

The newsletter

How do I sign up for the free newsletter?
How do I keep Santa Cruz Local out of my spam filter?


What is Santa Cruz Local?

Santa Cruz Local is a non-partisan, independent online local news website, newsletter and podcast serving Santa Cruz County. Our mission is to produce fair and accurate local journalism that holds power to account. For information about our background, our vision, ethics and our principles, visit our About Us.

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How is Santa Cruz Local funded?

Most of our revenue comes from people like you, through memberships and one-time donations.

We also have business sponsors and we sell ads. We have received grants from the Solutions Journalism Network, Hearken, the Facebook Journalism Project, the Lenfest Institute for Journalism, the Local Media Association, LION Publishers, the Google News Initiative, the American Press Institute, the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program and the Peer Fund.

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Is my membership or donation tax deductible?

Yes! As of 2023, Santa Cruz Local is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Your membership contributions and donations are tax deductible.

We accept donations from donor-advised funds, employer matching gift programs and retirement accounts. Learn about donations.

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Can my business or nonprofit sponsor Santa Cruz Local?

Yes. Read about sponsorship here.

To learn more, contact:
Kara Meyberg Guzman
CEO/Co-founder
[email protected]
M: 831-291-3456.

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Can I advertise with Santa Cruz Local?

Yes. To learn more about advertising, contact:

Kara Meyberg Guzman
CEO/Co-founder
[email protected]
M: 831-291-3456.

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Can I make a one-time contribution?

Yes. Learn about donations to Santa Cruz Local.

To donate by check, make it out to “Santa Cruz Local” and mail to Santa Cruz Local, 877 Cedar St. Suite 150, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.

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Can I donate via PayPal?

Yes. Please use the form below.

How can I sign up for membership?

Visit our membership page here.

You can also sign up via snail mail. Please fill out this membership form and send it to:

Santa Cruz Local
877 Cedar St., Suite 150
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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How do I log in?

Members are able to log in to our website to view mostly ad-free reading. To become a member, click here.

If you’re already a member, you can log in to our website at santacruzlocal.org/login. Or you can log in on our home page, on the menu bar at the top right. (Click on the three black horizontal lines.)

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How do I make changes to my account?

Members can log in to our website at santacruzlocal.org/login.

Then go to santacruzlocal.org/account and click on “Subscriptions” to upgrade or downgrade your membership, change your credit card, change your email address or mailing address, or cancel your membership. You should get an automated email response confirming the change.

If you have any questions or issues, email [email protected] and we should get back to you within one business day. Or, during business hours, call or text 831-291-3456.

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How do I cancel my membership?

Log in to our website at santacruzlocal.org/login.

Then go to santacruzlocal.org/account and click on “Subscriptions” to cancel your membership. You should get an automated email response confirming the change. Unfortunately, we cannot offer pro-rated refunds for cancelled memberships.

If you have any questions or issues, email [email protected] and we should get back to you within one business day. Or, during business hours, call or text 831-291-3456.

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How does my membership support Santa Cruz Local?

A Santa Cruz Local membership recurs automatically monthly or annually. It allows us a source of predictable revenue. Your membership allows us to plan ahead and devote more time and resources to fair and accurate journalism that informs our local civic conversation.

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Can I sign up for membership by mail?

Yes. Please fill out this membership form and send it to:

Santa Cruz Local
877 Cedar St., Suite 150
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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How can I listen to your podcast?

You can always stream our episodes for free on our website.

You can subscribe to our podcast for free on any of the following platforms.

Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn

  • Ask your iPhone: “Siri, play the Santa Cruz Local podcast.”
  • Ask your Google Home: “OK Google, play the Santa Cruz Local podcast.”

Sign up for our email newsletter and we’ll let you know when we release new episodes.

How do I sign up for the free newsletter?

Stay informed on Santa Cruz County's biggest issues.

Santa Cruz Local's newsletter breaks down complex local topics and shows residents how to get involved.

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How do I keep Santa Cruz Local out of my spam filter?

Read Santa Cruz Local’s quick guide to spam filters.

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