Government News > Santa Cruz Local delivers deep, nonpartisan coverage of the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors and city councils in Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Scotts Valley and Capitola.
We distill local government decisions in an easy-to-read format and demystify county and city policy with our explainer stories. Our newsletter also lets you know about upcoming local government decisions so you can participate.
What to know about Measure E, the sales tax proposal
Santa Cruz County voters will decide on the tax hike Nov. 3
Meet your candidates running for PVUSD Board of Trustees
Issues covered: mental health cutbacks, budget accountability, board transparency
Santa Cruz County campaign spending: Four takeaways
Pajaro Valley teachers union spends big in district races
Introducing the candidates for Capitola City Council
Read their stances on Rail Trail, Capitola Mall, housing and more
PVUSD Superintendent Heather Contreras confirmed to leave for San Luis Obispo
Contreras signed on for three-years with San Luis Coastal Unified School District
Watsonville residents share priorities for local leaders: ‘Everything is so expensive’
Housing, safety, education and the cost of living were among the topics raised during our summer listening sessions
Your Nov. 3 Santa Cruz County election guide is here
Measure E, city councils, PVUSD, Santa Cruz Mayor and more
PVUSD Superintendent Heather Contreras leaving for another role
Contreras to take a new superintendent job in San Luis Obispo
Greensite endorses Coonerty as he shifts his tone on ‘oversized’ housing
Coonerty says his ties to developers is not a conflict of interest
A candidate running for a PVUSD seat arrested for alleged fraud, but still on the ballot
Another withdraws, all three candidates to appear on the ballot
Watsonville City Council approves new restrictions on Flock cameras
Reduction in cameras, changes to data retention policy, and more
Watsonville leaders to discuss Flock contract
Meeting Tuesday evening, how to submit public comment
Capitola council candidate concerned over indoctrination of children by pro-LGBTQ+ educators, governments
Candidate TJ Welch reaffirms support for the LGBTQ+ community despite scrutiny
Fallout from Watsonville airport land use dispute throws hotel, shopping center into jeopardy
Court blocks new permits in safety zones
Santa Cruz County immigration arrests steadily increase as nationwide arrests surge
Data shows most arrestees had criminal charges or convictions
First look: who is running for Watsonville City Council
Four seats up for grabs in Watsonville for the Nov. 3 election
PVUSD and teachers union reach tentative agreement after 11 months of negotiations
Contract affects class sizes, pay, benefits, stipends
Tell us what local issues you care about. We’ll press candidates running for office.
Help us create a voting guide for Scotts Valley, Capitola, Watsonville, Santa Cruz Mayor and school districts
This PVUSD consultant is paid $4,000 per day. Some trustees want more oversight
Leading Literacy Consulting contract renewal tabled to Aug. 26 meeting
With new funds, Felton Fire looks to hire
Citizen oversight, budget to be discussed next month
