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
Mental health clinicians at PVUSD speak out: cuts will be ‘devastating’ for students
As layoffs loom, some clinicians are leaving the district early
Local activists sue state regulators over cancer-causing pesticide
‘We should not have to keep suing the state just to be protected from cancer-causing chemicals.’
Controversial proposal for seasonal farmworker housing stalls in Pajaro
Developer lists 1.3-acre parcel for sale
Watsonville Hospital lost $24 million last year. 2026 isn’t looking much better
Plus: ICU staffing agreement extended through March 7
Design revealed for 8-story Pacific Ave. apartments in Santa Cruz
Community meeting planned Jan. 26
Watsonville council advances oversized vehicle ordinance despite concerns
City leaders say law is not meant to target homeless people
Santa Cruz County residents’ input wanted on 2050 transportation plan
RTC meeting Jan. 15
Anti-ICE protest planned Sunday in Santa Cruz
Activists decry killing of legal observer in Minneapolis
Get paid to weigh in on Santa Cruz city issues
Advisory commission applications due Jan. 11
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