As Watsonville Hospital relies on loans to stay afloat, long-term fix still unclear
Plus: Hospital moves to limit immigration enforcement access
Santa Cruz County eyes potential half-cent sales tax hike to offset federal cuts
Local taxes could be as high as 10.25% if adopted by voters
Federal government takes next big step in starting offshore drilling in California
A 30-day public comment period open through March
Watsonville Hospital lost $24 million last year. 2026 isn’t looking much better
Plus: ICU staffing agreement extended through March 7
‘ICE Out for Good’ protest planned Friday in Scotts Valley
Plus: Capitola paddle out against ICE on Sunday
Anti-ICE protest planned Sunday in Santa Cruz
Activists decry killing of legal observer in Minneapolis
After 50 years at Santa Cruz Planned Parenthood clinic, nurse was laid off with 1 hour notice
Nurse speaks out after non-disclosure agreement expires
Santa Cruz County immigration advocates call on attorney general to adopt child care safety plan
New state law aims to reduce family separations
Tracking immigration enforcement: 24 visits to Santa Cruz County in 2025
See maps and dates
Santa Cruz County nonprofit operator of Head Start child care program quits
Interim operator to take over operations next week
How Santa Cruz County fought hunger during shutdown — and why more food insecurity could be on the horizon
Local business owners stepped up when food stamps ran dry
Watsonville Hospital races to find solution as financial woes deepen
Hospital losses for 2025 could top $14 million