Santa Cruz County leaders explore potential new jail
Possible $200 million project weighed by Sheriff’s Office, inmate advocates
Expansion of mobile mental-health services lags in Santa Cruz County
‘988’ hotline starts, legislators advance money for non-police responses
Challenges outlined for new mental-health crisis response in Santa Cruz County
Dial ‘988’ to start in July, but non-police response remains limited
Santa Cruz County housing projects for homeless advance, Sheriff’s Office to launch data dashboard
Plus: Live Oak parking program killed, more Watsonville hospital money approved
Sheriff’s Office oversight advanced by Santa Cruz County supervisors
Inspector general could review complaints, but some want advisory committee
Independent oversight possible for Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office
County supervisors, sheriff expected to collaborate in January
Police standards examined in Santa Cruz County report
Independent oversight, use of force policies among key differences
Storm brings risk of debris flow, evacuations in Santa Cruz County burn zones
Authorities ask residents to learn new zones ahead of rain, possible slides
Santa Cruz County budget adds employees, services, savings
Leaders say remote work helps reduce traffic
How Alameda County addresses mental-health crisis response
Police reform series: 911 alternatives in Santa Cruz County, East Bay
New committees address police reform in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County
Goals include uniform treatment of residents, improved mental health response
Podcast: Vote Nov. 3, Santa Cruz County supervisor
Santa Cruz County supervisor candidates John Leopold and Manu Koenig answer residents' concerns