Santa Cruz Weekly News
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212The Santa Cruz County Redistricting Controversy
Heated discussions surrounding Scotts Valley’s reunification are fueled by socioeconomic concerns
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5551Letter to the Editor: Not a Pretty Picture
A letter to the editor of Good Times
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487UCSC Unveils ‘Blueprint’ for Long Range Development Plan
University Chancellor Cynthia Larive expects enrollment to double over the next 20 years
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6741Empty Home Tax Aims to Generate Funds for Low-Income Housing in Santa Cruz
Opponents say measure unfairly penalizes homeowners
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632Palace Art & Office Supply to Remain Open Under New Ownership
Palace Art & Office Supply, which was previously set to close, will remain open under new ownership by a local family.
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777Santa Cruz County Rolls Out Vaccines for Kids—Can It Save the School Year?
Relentless challenges for teachers, staff and students mar return to in-person learning
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712Domestic Violence in Santa Cruz County is at an All-Time High—What’s the Solution?
Experts agree that education is needed to help prevent domestic violence, but it’s much more complicated
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678New City Manager, Unfilled Police Chief Job Mean Big Changes in 2022
Santa Cruz is holding off bringing in a new police chief until City Manager Matt Huffaker takes office in January
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778Overwhelming Support Leads to Approval of Santa Cruz’s Measure A
The Nov. 2 election had only one item on the ballot: Measure A, which would support more cannabis tax revenues going to...
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1.3K1How the Gibbs Report Sparked a Battle Over the Future of Pacific Avenue
After crafting an influential report for Santa Cruz, retail expert Bob Gibbs is consulting for Scotts Valley
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8061Watsonville City Manager Matt Huffaker Selected as Santa Cruz’s New City Manager
Huffaker helped Watsonville balance its finances, reinvest millions into its parks
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733Local Medical Professionals, Nonprofit Leaders Aim to Establish Healthcare District
Move seeks to give Watsonville Community Hospital back to the community
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775Cal Fire CZU Chief and Watsonville Native Ian Larkin Announces Retirement
Ian Larkin, who has headed up Cal Fire’s San Mateo Santa Cruz Unit since May 2016, has announced his retirement, capping off...
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What Measure A Could Mean for the Local Cannabis Industry and Funding for Children’s Programs
Measure A will be the only local issue on the Nov. 2 ballot
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804County issues evacuation orders for communities near CZU burn scar
Several communities in the San Lorenzo Valley and along the North Coast have been ordered to evacuate in anticipation of strong rains...
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937Escalante Named Santa Cruz Interim Chief of Police
Santa Cruz Police Deputy Chief Bernie Escalante has been appointed to serve as the Interim Chief, effective Oct. 30. A Santa Cruz...
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974‘Artivism’ Spreads Across Santa Cruz Walls and Streets
The ‘Sea Walls’ murals features art that teaches children about ocean issues specific to the area
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1.3KUPDATE: Santa Cruz Body Surfing Association’s 37th Annual Championships Moved to Black Beach
The Santa Cruz Body Surfing Association (SCBSA) is one of the world’s oldest cold water bodysurfing organizations
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970The Long Road to Watsonville’s $22 Million Ramsay Park Renovation
Makeover highlights include a reimagined Nature Center and modernized soccer fields
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1.2K13rd District County Supervisor Ryan Coonerty is Applying for Santa Cruz City Manager
The outgoing 3rd District County Supervisor had initially looked forward to retirement
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969Momentum Continues to Build Behind the Live Oaks Affordable Housing Project
Each chosen applicant will partner, helping to build their own home
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970Chief Mills Leaving SCPD for Top Spot With Palm Springs Police
Santa Cruz Chief of Police Andrew Mills is leaving the department a little more than four years after being named the city’s...
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923Newsom Signs Laird’s Wildfire Mitigation Bill
New bill requires a five-year wildfire mitigation plan and progress checks
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972Nonprofit Semillitas Aims to Open College Savings Accounts for Every Santa Cruz County Newborn
Semillitas teamed up with Dientes, a nonprofit that makes dental services accessible to low-income patients
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1.0K‘Biketober’ Returns for Another ‘Spokey’ Season
This month, the local environmental nonprofit is hosting many events—with a few changes
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2.2K1Who Really Supports Affordable Housing in Downtown Santa Cruz?
Mixed-use library project continues to deepen divide in progressive politics
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1.3K1Watsonville Lawsuit Appealing At-Large Elections Set Precedent for California Cities to Move to District Elections
The city of Santa Cruz is considering a switch to district elections to ensure its population is represented fairly
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1.1KSan Lorenzo Valley Unified School District Accepts Resignation of Educator Being Investigated for Sexual Misconduct
Over the past several months, many SLVUSD educators have been investigated for allegations of sexual abuse
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1.7KBonny Doon Community Members Protest a Convicted Rapist’s Release into Their Neighborhood
The community fears dangerous sex offender Michael Cheek could strike again once released
