Woman returns home after years of displacement by CZU Lightning Complex Fire
Santa Cruz nonprofit completes first ground-up housing rebuild
“Doesn’t matter how I’m homeless. How do I get un-homeless?”
Transitional housing program led by Housing Matters opens for referrals
Affordable housing open to waitlist in Downtown Santa Cruz
Four apartments on Cedar Street are ready to rent
How to apply for a Measure C parcel tax exemption in Santa Cruz
Deadline to apply is July 24
This PVUSD consultant is paid $4,000 per day. Some trustees want more oversight
Leading Literacy Consulting contract renewal tabled to Aug. 26 meeting
With new funds, Felton Fire looks to hire
Citizen oversight, budget to be discussed next month
Over 100 seats across Santa Cruz County are up for election. Here’s why they matter.
Candidate info sessions Monday and Tuesday
How Big Soda nearly killed Measure Z in Santa Cruz
Part 2: How voters fought back against pressure by the beverage industry
A decade ago, a soda tax effort fizzled in Watsonville. Advocates blame Big Beverage.
Part 1: Industry leans on elected leaders of color to defend against regulation, experts say
Cabrillo College fixes most dental program violations, state board says
Remaining violation must be fixed by Aug. 17
Appeal expected after judge rules in city’s favor in soda tax lawsuit
Sacramento Superior Court judge tosses suit from beverage industry groups
Costs are mounting to repair main access bridge in Bonnie Brier, with residents still cutoff
Small mountain community working to create an assessment district
Murray Street Bridge to close for summer
Starting on or around June 10, the bridge will be closed in both directions
Boulder Creek community has one way in and one way out
Bonnie Brier lost its main access bridge in 2025. One year later, residents are still cut off.
E-bikes aren’t going away, so city leaders want to better educate youth riders
A closer look at Marin County’s e-bike safety program
What could Santa Cruz’s disappearing sand mean for its iconic beaches and surf breaks?
Scientists, surfers, and city officials weigh in on erosion
Federal government takes next big step in starting offshore drilling in California
A 30-day public comment period open through March
As rain continues in Santa Cruz County, how to check river water levels
Guide to local storms and flood resources
As Watsonville levee project construction begins, protection for Pajaro could be a decade away
Residents near Corralitos Creek welcome potential reprieve from floods
School districts grapple with declining enrollment in Santa Cruz County
Pajaro, Soquel, Scotts Valley leaders discuss money challenges
Are Santa Cruz County governments prepared for sea-level rise?
Map shows 6 feet of potential rise in 75 years
As Los Angeles burns, Santa Cruz County officials urge wildfire prep — and not just in the mountains
Alert signups, evacuation plans and home hardening tips
Will a new court program address severe mental illness in Santa Cruz County?
State mandate uses county dollars, doesn’t fund services or housing