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.
Progress highlighted on homeless services in Santa Cruz
Pitch continues for city sales tax hike
Watsonville City Council targets RV parking, adds homeless services
Gun storage law also advances
Live Oak teacher layoffs proposed to avoid state takeover of school district
Low reserves, declining enrollment blamed for $2.9 million deficit
Santa Cruz County needle exchange grows as lawsuit shutters volunteer exchange
Clean syringe access drops overall
Capitola Mall redevelopment stalls on affordable housing plans
City staff raise height limit to try to kickstart project
Front Street hotel proposal advances in Santa Cruz
Hotel workers demand more money for housing fund
Apartments approved on High Street in Santa Cruz
Peace Village church project survives appeals
Passenger rail construction expected to start in 2032 in Santa Cruz County
Survey seeks input on transit problems, solutions
West Cliff survey favors fewer cars, more recreation
Priorities outlined for crumbling Santa Cruz asset
Capitola senior housing proposal draws criticism
Assisted living considered on Capitola Road
Planning commission approves Food Bin housing project in Santa Cruz
Height, lack of parking weighed against housing shortage
Recent storms top $2.8 million in damage on Santa Cruz County coast
Frequent destruction prompts talk of ‘managed retreat,’ climate change
Improved access planned for Santa Cruz County’s North Coast
Multi-agency effort proposes new cabins, parking, restrooms
Santa Cruz council supports ‘peaceful dialogue’ in Israel-Hamas war, rejects Gaza ceasefire resolution
Santa Cruz leaders reject will of more than 200 people
Santa Cruz wharf renovation plan approved
Projects aim to draw more visitors
Activists press Santa Cruz leaders to support Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Supporters draw on local history of global stances
Santa Cruz city voters ask candidates to address housing, transit, crime
City council district elections set for March 5
Santa Cruz city leaders approve thousands of potential new homes
Watsonville expected to miss state deadline for housing plans
San Lorenzo Valley voters describe needs from county supervisor candidates
Disaster preparation, power reliability, child care among top priorities
Aptos, South County voters rank transportation and housing as top concerns
Survey results from Santa Cruz County Supervisor District 2
Bond measure on March ballot would benefit Watsonville hospital
Land, building acquisition planned with $116 million