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Voter fraud alleged in Santa Cruz Mountains school parcel tax
San Jose man says he’s fighting for representation
Controlled burn starts in San Mateo County, with more planned for Santa Cruz County
Plus: New alerts, resources to track fires
Proposed Downtown Santa Cruz rules seek to cap building heights
Rules could raise millions for affordable housing
Fact check: No on Z, the campaign against a Santa Cruz soda tax
Are soda taxes illegal? And other questions answered
Fact check: County supervisor candidate Monica Martinez and a lawsuit against Encompass
Legal battle from 2019 may not signal wrongdoing, nonprofit expert says
Central Fire to pay out nearly $1 million in firefighters’ brawl
Taxpayers shell out after drunken fight among coworkers
Capitola City Council aims for Capitola Mall redevelopment
Developer incentives discussed for new housing, shops
Santa Cruz Local Election Guide launches
Ballot measures explained, candidates pressed on voters’ top concerns
Santa Cruz County supervisors to weigh ban on filtered cigarette sales
Enforcement could start in 2027
Would Measure N demolish a Live Oak senior center for teacher housing?
Bond aims to raise $45 million for workforce housing
Architects describe 6-story apartment proposal on Mission St. in Santa Cruz
Widened sidewalks, studios and 2-bedrooms planned
161 homes proposed on Graham Hill Road near Scotts Valley
County planners deal with 40 acre ‘Builder’s Remedy’ project
Rats, high rents plague UC-owned Hilltop Apartments in Santa Cruz
Longtime residents displaced for student housing
What triggers a homeless camp sweep in Santa Cruz County?
County staff start to draft clearer rules
Zayante Fire proposes more staff, new equipment with Measure T
Homeowners asked to pay $290 parcel tax
Santa Cruz County settles sales tax lawsuit, outlines spending
Money expected to improve roads, parks, homeless response
Watsonville council member found liable in child sexual assault lawsuit
Jimmy Dutra ordered to pay $1.1 million, remains on Nov. 5 ballot
Cycling upgrades proposed for Scotts Valley Drive
Scotts Valley City council to consider design options Sept. 18
City staff seeks input on short-term West Cliff plans in Santa Cruz
Fall meetings set for 5-Year Roadmap
Jury out in Watsonville council member’s sexual assault trial
Jimmy Dutra accused of molesting 12-year-old in 2005
6-story apartment proposal in Midtown Santa Cruz prompts Sept. 16 meeting
Vacant lot slated for 80 homes at Soquel Ave. and Cayuga St.