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 council adopts new public gathering rules
Plus: Affordable housing project and military equipment list approved
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
Santa Cruz police chief hired in Palm Springs
City manager to name Andy Mills' replacement
How Alameda County addresses mental-health crisis response
Police reform series: 911 alternatives in Santa Cruz County, East Bay
State bill sets stage for new mental health crisis hotline
Police reform series: Non-police responses targeted by Santa Cruz County group
New committees address police reform in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County
Goals include uniform treatment of residents, improved mental health response
Santa Cruz police offer changes to hiring, training, transparency
Wharf plan, economic recovery guidelines approved by council
Santa Cruz council trims police, parks, public works funding
City manager describes ‘unprecedented’ financial situation, $5.3 million reduction
Watsonville, Santa Cruz to start police reform committees
City groups aim to address residents’ concerns
Podcast Ep. 81: Reducing harm in Santa Cruz County law enforcement
Could more mental health crises be handled without police?