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.
Capitola adopts city budget
Money for roads, bike track, pensions
Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at UC Santa Cruz
Authorities start to dismantle camp
Santa Cruz city budget avoids cuts, skips savings
Long-term shortfall persists despite sales tax hike
How to get involved in budget hearings in Santa Cruz, Capitola, Scotts Valley, Watsonville
Speak out on public spending in May and June
Cannabis dispensary approved at former Emily’s Bakery in Santa Cruz
School administrators lead opposition
Photo essay: UC Santa Cruz students urge divestment from weapons makers
Sacramento State starts socially responsible investment policy
New training facility proposed for Santa Cruz Police and Fire
Activists fear militarization, outsize spending
Transportation commission reaffirms support for rail trail
County supervisors to revisit money decision April 30
State money for rail trail could transfer to regional transportation commission
Idea to be floated at special meeting Thursday
‘Bleak’ outlook for Santa Cruz County budget
Less money for road repairs, fewer public health staff proposed
One-way traffic on West Cliff quashed by Santa Cruz City Council
Grant application will not be made for pilot program
Downtown Santa Cruz hotel approved by city council
Outdoor restaurant to be built near river
What went wrong at Live Oak School District
Money problems explained, and how other school districts compare
Live Oak School Board approves layoffs in new plan
Parents, teachers call for budget transparency
Early election results and voter turnout in Santa Cruz County
Participation trends lower
O’Hara, Brunner, Trigueiro, Kalantari-Johnson win Santa Cruz City Council races
Election Night outcomes hold
Watsonville hospital bond adopted by voters
Measure N would allow medical center purchase
School measures adopted in Live Oak, Happy Valley, Davenport
School measures sail toward wins in March 5 election
Measure M ballot initiative rejected by voters
More than 60% of votes cast against measure
Brown, De Serpa head to November runoff for District 2 Santa Cruz County supervisor
Schwartz, Jaffe, Crane trail
