News > Fair, accurate and nonpartisan news about Santa Cruz County
Government, housing, environment and health are our bread and butter. Want to understand the biggest issues facing our county and hunt for solutions? Read on.
Nov. 8, 2022 election: Watsonville City Council early results
Ari Parker leads Nancy Bilicich in District 7 race
Nov. 8, 2022 election results: Capitola City Council
Yvette Lopez Brooks, Joe Clarke, Alexander Pedersen win seats
Nov. 8, 2022 election: Some Santa Cruz County measures approved
Measures K and L approved by voters
Nov. 8, 2022 election results: District 4 Santa Cruz County supervisor
Felipe Hernandez defeats Jimmy Dutra
Nov. 8, 2022 election results: Measure O, Halt the Downtown Santa Cruz Library project
'No' on Measure O leads in early tally
Nov. 8, 2022 Election: District 3 Santa Cruz County supervisor early results
Justin Cummings leads Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson
Nov. 8, 2022 election results: Measure N, City of Santa Cruz Empty Home Tax
Santa Cruz Empty Home Tax measure defeated
Nov. 8, 2022 election: Santa Cruz City Council early results
Fred Keeley, Scott Newsome and Renee Golder lead
New Santa Cruz drop-in center offers help to teens, young adults
‘Thrive Hive’ provides employment support, health and housing services
Permanent outdoor dining program advanced by Santa Cruz City Council
Construction costs concern some business leaders
Housing goals quadruple in Santa Cruz County
Some Scotts Valley, Capitola leaders object
Senior housing project approved in Santa Cruz
Planning Commission pushes for more affordable units
Voters convey their needs to Santa Cruz County school board candidates
Teacher pay, mental health, curriculum emerge as top voter concerns
Details sharpen for Downtown Santa Cruz library, housing project
Plus: Santa Cruz council approves water tie with Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz voters list priorities for candidates
Housing, homelessness are top concerns in straw poll
Watsonville voters ask for youth and family activities, rent help
Residents express priorities for candidates in the Nov. 8 local election.
Scotts Valley voters share priorities for local election
Safe bike routes, child care options are top themes
Capitola voters discuss their priorities for Nov. 8 local election
Bike safety, housing are among residents’ needs
Election Guide, Nov. 8, 2022: Measure R, Watsonville sales tax increase
Voters to weigh Measure R in Nov. 8 election
Climate plan approved by Santa Cruz City Council
Natural gas in homes could phase out
Opening delayed at Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument
Five trails nearly complete, work stops on parking lot