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Nov. 3 Election

Housing

162 below-market-rate homes on tap in Scotts Valley

Nik Altenberg2026-09-29T14:25:18-07:00August 26, 2025|

Residency expected by 2028

Santa Cruz developer appeals dismissal of Food Bin housing lawsuit

Tyler Maldonado2025-08-15T23:41:26-07:00August 15, 2025|

Project’s future hinges on 11 units, developer says

Santa Cruz Clocktower apartments approved at 8 stories

Tyler Maldonado2025-08-13T13:30:57-07:00August 13, 2025|

Project could grow to 224 units

Santa Cruz developer cites Fifth Amendment in appeal of Clocktower apartment decision

Jesse Kathan2025-08-12T13:32:49-07:00August 12, 2025|

Decision expected tonight on 8-story project

Government

Epstein victim grew up in Santa Cruz County, latest DOJ release reveals

Nik Altenberg2026-10-28T13:58:40-07:00February 12, 2026|

Jeffrey Epstein traveled to Santa Cruz, deposition says

Santa Cruz County ICE updates: Two visits, at least one arrest since November

Jesse Kathan2026-02-09T16:46:29-08:00February 6, 2026|

Jan. 18 visits to Watsonville, Freedom

Santa Cruz County election preview: 2026

Natalie Cuevas2026-02-04T14:14:20-08:00February 4, 2026|

June primary: key dates, incumbents and new candidates

Photos: Inside the annual homeless census in Watsonville

Amaya Edwards2026-05-11T12:08:21-07:00February 3, 2026|

Nearly 250 volunteers spread out across county for point-in-time count

Health

Bird flu risks described by Santa Cruz County health officials

Jesse Kathan2025-02-07T14:49:49-08:00February 4, 2025|

Washing hands, avoiding raw milk among tips

Update: Residents told to monitor hazardous smoke from Moss Landing fire

2025-01-19T10:21:25-08:00January 17, 2025|

‘Moderate’ air quality expected Friday, Saturday in Santa Cruz County

Watsonville residents among more than 500 laid off at Monterey Mushrooms

Nik Altenberg and Fidel M. Soto2025-01-17T16:29:00-08:00January 16, 2025|

Company made payouts for pollution, wage theft

Watsonville residents push for stricter pesticide rules

Nik Altenberg2025-01-13T17:53:55-08:00January 14, 2025|

Health problems described at state hearings this month

Transportation

New rail-trail map tracks work in Santa Cruz, Live Oak, Capitola, Aptos

Jesse Kathan and Stephen Baxter2025-05-01T11:00:08-07:00November 22, 2024|

Updates on design, construction, funding

Un centro de transporte viene a Pajaro

Fidel M. Soto2025-05-01T10:33:22-07:00November 19, 2024|

Reunión comunitaria: miércoles 20 de noviembre

Environment

West Cliff survey favors fewer cars, more recreation

Jesse Greenspan2024-02-02T09:48:12-08:00February 1, 2024|

Priorities outlined for crumbling Santa Cruz asset

Recent storms top $2.8 million in damage on Santa Cruz County coast

Jesse Kathan2024-01-12T17:40:33-08:00January 12, 2024|

Frequent destruction prompts talk of ‘managed retreat,’ climate change

Improved access planned for Santa Cruz County’s North Coast

Tyler Maldonado2024-01-14T12:17:15-08:00January 12, 2024|

Multi-agency effort proposes new cabins, parking, restrooms

Homeless Garden Project aims to expand Shaffer Road farm in Santa Cruz

Eli Ramos2023-12-04T13:23:17-08:00November 30, 2023|

New land agreement could add housing, offices, kitchen

Investigations