Santa Cruz County settles $2.2M lawsuit in Tamario Smith jail death
New sheriff discusses jail upgrades, mental health care
Will a new court program address severe mental illness in Santa Cruz County?
State mandate uses county dollars, doesn’t fund services or housing
Child care, Meals on Wheels could be reduced with local funding changes
County, city leaders expect to award money at Nov. 19 meetings
Santa Cruz soda tax leans toward yes vote in early election results
Lawsuit likely if Measure Z is approved
In-home caregivers rally for higher pay in Santa Cruz County
Contract negotiations ongoing since June
Pesticide use near schools detailed in Santa Cruz County
Potentially harmful chemicals applied hundreds of times
‘Bleak’ outlook for Santa Cruz County budget
Less money for road repairs, fewer public health staff proposed
New housing projects in Aptos, Freedom, Santa Cruz
Plus: County supervisors seek feedback on cannabis laws
Election outcomes hold steady in Santa Cruz County
Newsletter briefs for the week of March 10
Watsonville hospital bond adopted by voters
Measure N would allow medical center purchase
Santa Cruz County needle exchange grows as lawsuit shutters volunteer exchange
Clean syringe access drops overall
Bond measure on March ballot would benefit Watsonville hospital
Land, building acquisition planned with $116 million