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
Capitola council candidate concerned over indoctrination of children by pro-LGBTQ+ educators, governments
Candidate TJ Welch reaffirms support for the LGBTQ+ community despite scrutiny
Fallout from Watsonville airport land use dispute throws hotel, shopping center into jeopardy
Court blocks new permits in safety zones
Santa Cruz County immigration arrests steadily increase as nationwide arrests surge
Data shows most arrestees had criminal charges or convictions
First look: who is running for Watsonville City Council
Four seats up for grabs in Watsonville for the Nov. 3 election
Watsonville activists use Strawberry Festival stage to protest pesticides
Protester crowned honorary Queen of the Patch
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
Santa Cruz transportation leaders weigh loans for highway, rail trail projects
Santa Cruz transportation leaders weigh loans for highway, rail trail projects
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.
Return of the River Stewards: shelter residents tend to San Lorenzo riverbank ecosystem
Coastal Watershed Council and People First partner
Pajaro Valley prepares for natural disasters after mass flooding in 2023
Public input wanted on hazard plan
Fieldworker turned business owner: Dulce Organic Farms
The story of Antonia Vega González
Santa Cruz Mountains residents clash with PG&E over tree cutting
Residents worried about possible landslides, environmental damage
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