Report calls for new jail or mental health facility in Santa Cruz County
More treatment options wanted to reduce criminality
‘A game changer’: More Santa Cruz County residents call 24-hour mobile crisis team
Law enforcement shootings spur years of activism
Santa Cruz County law enforcement can’t block immigration raids, but some pledge not to cooperate
Activists clarify rights of undocumented California residents
After Trump win, Santa Cruz County leaders affirm support for immigrants
Legal protections outlined in letter, event
‘Concerning’ use of force described in Santa Cruz County Inspector General report
Allegations of improper Taser use, pepper balls in jail prompt call for change
What triggers a homeless camp sweep in Santa Cruz County?
County staff start to draft clearer rules
Psychiatrists, firefighters are top earning Santa Cruz County public employees
Top 20 salaries include law enforcement, county administrators
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