After months of delay, construction is set to resume on Park Haven Plaza, a 35-unit permanent supportive housing project in Soquel, following approval of key financing.
Rules would give local control to controversial facilities
By Todd Guild
Of The Pajaronian
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday moved forward with...
A wide range of new California laws take effect in 2026, covering labor rights, housing, education, public safety, consumer protections, and animal welfare. Here’s what you need to know.
Santa Cruz County has named Sandra Mendez as its next chief probation officer, bringing more than 20 years of experience in community-based justice and corrections leadership to the role.
In the wake of the Moss Landing battery fire, Santa Cruz County supervisors will review proposed rules governing large-scale battery energy storage systems, focusing on safety, land use, and environmental protections.
This story has been updated with quotes from people who attended the event.
Protests erupted across the United States on Saturday following President Donald Trump’s...
The Veterans Meal and Pantry Program operates entirely on volunteers and donations, providing food and connection to veterans every Wednesday without government funding.
Village Santa Cruz County and other local nonprofits share how they plan to use Santa Cruz Gives donations to support aging, housing stability, disaster recovery, and community well-being.
