California is under pressure to embrace more temporary homeless shelters and programs that require sobriety, at the potential expense of long-term housing.

There is a one-way traffic closure on northbound Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in Ben Lomond because of emergency work. The ...

A pause in supplemental nutrition assistance benefits on Nov. 1 has driven thousands of Santa Cruz County residents to seek ...

Salmon and trout populations in Santa Cruz’s watersheds, such as the San Lorenzo River, have taken a hit in recent decades.

Santa Cruz County knows how to take care of itself, and our readers have their favorite spots for rest, renewal and a little self-care. From acupuncture and spa days to haircuts, barbers and full-on ...

Weekly roundup 11/4/25 Clocks sprung back this weekend, giving us a helpful extra hour of sleep after Halloween weekend ...

Santa Cruz voters have approved Measure C, the housing advocate-supported ballot initiative, with more than 53% of the vote, ...

Matt Machado, Santa Cruz County's deputy executive officer and public works director, traveled with other local government ...

Wallace Baine takes you inside Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, complete with recommendations for things to do this ...

With the weekend nearly here, check out Wallace Baine’s Best 9 recommendations for things to do around Santa Cruz County via ...

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