Santa Cruz Weekly News
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3.5K6Researchers Use Virtual Reality to Show Dangers of Sea Level Rise
Team uses virtual reality to show a Santa Cruz affected by sea level rise
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1.1KMETRO Extends CEO’s Contract as Unions Call for His Dismissal
Two unions cite “serious concerns” about CEO's behavior
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1.2KBoards, Councils Prep for Return to In-Person Meetings
When and how in-person meetings will resume still to be determined
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1.6K10Hundreds of Santa Cruz Mountains Residents Face Internet Shut-Off
Cruzio cites poor condition of lines as AT&T phases out its DSL
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1.0KCabrillo College Graduates 1,240 Students in Virtual Ceremony
Half of graduating class is Latinx
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1.2KAs Economy Reopens, Service Industry Faces Unprecedented Labor Crisis
Nationwide labor crisis compounded by California’s affordability crisis
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911Birdsong Orchards Offers Dozens of Varieties of U-Pick Roses
Orchard also boasts pair of llamas, goats, two emus and a clutch of chickens
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1.1KSambrailo Sees Major Growth in Sustainable Packaging Line
Sambrailo’s sustainable packaging line, ReadyCycle, is 100% recyclable
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1.2K1Proposed Target Sails Through Scotts Valley Planning Commission
Target taking over previous Kmart space in Scotts Valley Square Shopping Center
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841Drought-Like Conditions Keep Water Use Restrictions in Place
Effects of decreased precipitation in San Lorenzo Valley becoming more apparent
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1.3KMan Drowns at Main Beach in Santa Cruz; Two Children Rescued
Man and two children were swept approximately 200 hundred yards offshore
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1.1KNonprofits Renew Pitch for Small, Affordable Housing
Groups are touting the benefits of building more ADUs and backyard housing
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1.1KGood Times Wins Top Journalism Prize for Second Year
Good Times earns first place for General Excellence in the 2021 California Journalism Awards
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1.2K27Santa Cruz County Revises Ordinance on Rooster Restrictions
Proposed ordinance reworded to target only gamecocks
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1.2KSanta Cruz County Moving to Looser Restrictions in Yellow Tier
County will see more reopenings starting May 19
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1.2KSanta Cruz County Supervisors Delay Disposable Cup Fee
A 25-cent fee for disposable cups delayed until January 2022
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1.1KSanta Cruz County Elected Officials’ Attendance Records
A look into attendance among local officials and repercussions for poor records
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1.3K5Roaring Camp Takes Over Watsonville Freight Service
Roaring Camp hopes to expand use of the rail line to transport goods
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1.4KRubber Meets the Road for Bike Month
Bike Month is in full swing in Santa Cruz County
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1.0KCounty Health Officials Surprised But Supportive of CDC’s Mask Guidance
Still unclear if state will also update its mask policies
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839Cabrillo College’s Board Votes to Reinstate Football Program
Program was suspended in 2020 after self-reported violation
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1.1K1EVs for Everyone Connects Drivers to Electric Vehicles
Program help people find and apply for electric vehicle grants and rebates
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1.0KMonolith Installations Urge Community to Get Vaccinated Against Covid-19
Local volunteer group Crush Covid aims for herd immunity
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8311Dozens Sound Off on Food Trucks in Watsonville Forum
City Council explores changes for food trucks and other mobile vendors
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1.7K7Santa Cruz City Council Approves Ordinance on Homeless Camping
Rules can take effect when city establishes at least 150 “safe sleeping sites”
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1.1KAmbitious Project Races to Read Genomes of 71,000 Species
UCSC Genomics Institute researchers contribute to learning more about vertebrates
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939Opinion: An Enlightening Look at Pandemic Lessons
We’ve been through a lot, but we’ve learned a lot, too
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1.5K2Hard-Earned Wisdom from the Covid-19 Pandemic
More prevention, less red tape, immediate help for those in need among pandemic lessons
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1.1K1Local Officials Mull Next Steps for Millions of Federal Dollars Pouring In
Santa Cruz County is set to receive $52.9 million from the American Rescue Plan
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1.3KSanta Cruz City Council to Consider Camping Ordinance
Ordinance is modified version of rejected Temporary Outdoor Living Ordinance
