Santa Cruz Weekly News
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1.9K5Outrage After Cycling Event Clogs Traffic Throughout Santa Cruz
The fifth annual Santa Cruz Ride Out goes off the rails
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1.3KThe Cabrillo College Name Change Debate
By November, the Cabrillo Governing Board plans to close name-change discussions
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1.0KSouth County Residents’ Mixed Response to Watsonville Police Department
Delving into the Watsonville policing committee’s recent report reveals concerns
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1.5KSanta Cruz County Animal Shelter’s Expansion Finally Breaks Ground
SCCAS long-awaited renovation includes the addition of a “community cat room”
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1.2KThe Complicated Search for Police Chiefs in Capitola and Watsonville
Two Santa Cruz County communities struggle to find new police chiefs
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1.4KSutter Health’s Scotts Valley Urgent Care Facility to Move
Scotts Valley residents concerned about losing their sole urgent care facility
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1.8KAs Salmon and Squid Seasons Rebound, New Questions
Fishermen urge more attention to sustainability in local waters
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1.5KNew Covid Measures in Wake of Outbreak at Felton Show
SLV businesses temporarily close, promoters want proof of vaccination
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1.5KNew Wave of Fatal Overdoses in Santa Cruz County
Health officials are warning of a possible outbreak of fentanyl-laced narcotics hitting the streets.
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1.7KRed Tape and ‘Shadow Debt’ are Pushing Renters to the Edge
Despite the promise of increased assistance, roadblocks remain
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2.3KAlarming Incidents Fuel Tannery Backlash Against Encampment
Explosions, drugs and fire threat lead residents to speak out against neighboring homeless camp
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1.3K1Two arrested in Santa Cruz Black Lives Matter mural vandalism
Santa Cruz police arrested two men suspected of vandalizing a large Black Lives Matter mural in Santa Cruz on Saturday by making...
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1.7KHow Santa Cruz County Schools’ Vaccine Push Paid Off
Education officials put together a model vaccination campaign for teachers and other staff
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1.5KCotoni-Coast Dairies Approved for Monument Designation
North County property moves a step closer to opening to the public.
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1.8K2Santa Cruz County Wants to Take Bike-Share Beyond Jump
After past controversy with electric bikes, is there a better solution?
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2.7K3Friends Say Murder Victim Wasn’t Notified of Abusive Ex-Partner’s Release
Confessed killer of Rachel “Elias” Maisenheimer had multiple restraining order violations
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1.4KCivil Grand Jury Grills County, Cal Fire on Wildfires
Investigations also lead to calls for increased jail oversight, improved pesticide notifications
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1.5KCoalition Calls for Rule Changes on Pesticides
Agricultural fields are currently fumigated without having to notify nearby residents
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1.6KJudge lifts injunction on Benchlands homeless camp
A federal judge on Tuesday lifted a preliminary injunction preventing the city of Santa Cruz from removing hundreds of homeless people from...
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1.5KAfter Facing Blowback for Raising a Pride Flag, SVUSD Works on a Broader Policy
Flag-raising rule-changes are being evaluated in civic circles across the region—in some cases for the first time ever.
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1.9KGO Santa Cruz Scales Up Incentives for Alternative Commuting Countywide
The Santa Cruz County RTC expands an incentive-based and environmentally conscious commuting program.
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1.3KPVUSD Trustees Pass New Bylaws
Pajaro Valley Unified School District Trustees who miss meetings without providing notice will lose their monthly stipend under a set of new...
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1.4KPajaro Valley Pride, Fruition Brewing Team Up for Drag Show Fundraiser
On Sunday Pajaro Valley Pride will hold its first in-person fundraiser since the start of the pandemic.
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1.6KCounty Will Purchase West Marine Building, Consolidate Watsonville Services
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a plan
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1.5K1In Santa Cruz County, Illegal Fireworks Are Booming
With the Fourth of July looming and wildfire risk high, what can be done?
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1.7KSanta Cruz Councilmember First to Jump Into Supe Race
Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson will run to replace County Supervisor Ryan Coonerty
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1.5K2Scotts Valley, SLV Housing Markets Skyrocket as Bay Area Prices Climb
Market closely affected by Silicon Valley
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1.4KWatsonville Raises Pride Flag
The City Council voted 5-2 in January to raise the flag in front of the city’s civic headquarters.
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1.3KWatsonville Fire, Police Staffing Slowly Climbs as Pandemic Recedes
Fire department restarts its youth academy
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1.4KAs Mountain Residents Unite, Officials Warn: ‘Leave Firefighting to Pros’
Fire officials worry for safety of residents who tackle flames themselves
