Central Fire’s $221 million bond measure, explained
Money needed to replace aging fire stations, buy new engines, chief says
School board races participation drops in Santa Cruz County
Plus other election previews
In-home caregivers rally for higher pay in Santa Cruz County
Contract negotiations ongoing since June
Union sues UC over student housing construction contract
Company concealed employee death, union says
Santa Cruz County gas leaf-blower ban could negate electric rebates
Ban could begin next month
Explainer: Public pension debts in Santa Cruz County
Despite reforms, local governments struggle with underfunded retirement payouts
Highway 1 cost overruns to be discussed by Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
Meeting set for Thursday, Aug. 1
How (and why) to run for school board in Santa Cruz County
Aug. 9 deadline for 32 seats
Homelessness dips in Santa Cruz, rises in Watsonville
The 2024 point-in-time homeless census in four charts
Santa Cruz County voters asked to fund more forest management, environmental projects
Explainer: The Water and Wildfire Protection Act on the Nov. 5 ballot
Scotts Valley city staff were mistakenly overpaid, report states
Plus: Your thoughts on the county’s future and public transit
Explainer: Santa Cruz County’s road problems
County tax hike for roads possible in 2025