How federal rule changes could hurt struggling locals
Tensions flare over daily struggles, a city camping ban and a $7 million bet on unconventional shelters
Bringing the ethos of fine wine—and a sense of humor—to local apples
Shiitake jerky and more at organic mushroom purveyor's new downtown store
Historic photos of Santa Cruz County after the quake that would forever change the local landscape
Santa Cruz doctor Dawn Motyka translates patient stories into found-object art
Confusion reigned after PG&E turned off the power for more than 37,000 locals
Earth Diaper offers free compostable diapers to struggling local families
Who will benefit from plans to armor the coast, adapt West Cliff and more?
Santa Cruz resident reportedly among garlic festival shooting victims
UCSC biologist Barry Sinervo’s groundbreaking lizard extinction research could predict the wrath of climate change—and what to do about it
Thomas Cussins on the new plan for the old Don Quixote's
Downtown Santa Cruz is running out of large office space
New Slice Project pizzeria and events like Open Streets highlight push to reshape city
Topsy-turvy tomatoes, a Watsonville plant wonderland and more
Dumplings from the Himalayas—with a side of serious heat
A changing coastline and another real estate boom fuel a new wave of access disputes
A 200-person tent city is in legal limbo
County sues state regulators as dispensaries protest online competition
Auto glass repair shops weigh in on property crime trends
Our annual tribute to Santa Cruz County's most eclectic attractions
Policing in the age of online echo chambers and Black Lives Matter
Alleged “Banana Plug” creator and ex-student Collin Howard indicted on federal charges
Workers struggle as Santa Cruz County costs rise
Local agencies and businesses report ongoing fallout from 35-day shutdown
Local magazine photo backlash illustrates Santa Cruz's racial blind spots
A local Whale Entanglement Team and the newly-formed Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation prioritize fishing lines
After a housing-centric campaign season, the county expects $10 million in new funding
The weirdest stories from Santa Cruz County this year
One year into her role as CEO, local nonprofit veteran leads the way on impact funding