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What could Santa Cruz’s disappearing sand mean for its iconic beaches and surf breaks?
Scientists, surfers, and city officials weigh in on erosion
PVUSD could soon discuss closing schools — months after a push to consider it
Discussion comes alongside proposal for bond measure
UC Santa Cruz student to challenge city Councilmember Renée Golder
Also: One more joins mayoral race, Justin Cummings secures another term
A Santa Cruz nonprofit offered to step in for an embattled mental health organization. Not everyone is on board.
People First could temporarily run MHCAN’s programs
Three more join race for Santa Cruz Mayor
Field now includes repeat candidates and recalled council member
Will a female surfer statue gain enough support to be built on East Cliff?
Attend a community meeting for the project on March 12
County residents notified of “Erin Brockovich chemical” in drinking water
Tightened state standards prompt disclosure; officials maintain water is safe
‘The carpet’s been pulled out’: 250 Santa Cruz County households brace for loss of housing subsidy
Emergency vouchers to end as Section 8 waitlist could be put on ice
Federal government takes next big step in starting offshore drilling in California
A 30-day public comment period open through March
Overcoming years of financial setbacks, a veterans housing project secures new funding
“I just want it to be done”, Veterans Village inches closer to finishing
Mental health clinicians at PVUSD speak out: cuts will be ‘devastating’ for students
As layoffs loom, some clinicians are leaving the district early
Environmental advocate to challenge Coonerty for Santa Cruz Mayor
Two local seats for June primary remain uncontested
As rain continues in Santa Cruz County, how to check river water levels
Guide to local storms and flood resources
With frigid temperatures expected, severe weather shelters to open
Tonight and Friday in Santa Cruz, Watsonville
Affordable housing applications open on Pacific Ave.
Apply through March 21
Ryan Coonerty is running for Santa Cruz mayor: what to know about his campaign so far
Four things to know about the long-time politico
Santa Cruz County braces for state mental health funding shift
Homelessness, substance abuse prioritized, while overall funds are reduced
As Watsonville levee project construction begins, protection for Pajaro could be a decade away
Residents near Corralitos Creek welcome potential reprieve from floods
Epstein victim grew up in Santa Cruz County, latest DOJ release reveals
Jeffrey Epstein traveled to Santa Cruz, deposition says
Proposed lane reductions on Freedom Boulevard draw scrutiny from city leaders
Watsonville City Council deliberates plan to make road safer
Santa Cruz County Supervisors reluctantly approve Live Oak housing project
Neighbors poised to sue over application timeline