Santa Cruz Weekly News
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5.4KWill the Broadway Hyatt Place Be Ready for Opening Day?
The Broadway Hyatt is suppposed to finally open Labor Day weekend, six years after its construction.
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4.4K1Twisty Politics of Eco-Bill Splits Local Progressives
Mark Stone and Bill Monning in rare policy disagreement over contentious cap-and-trade bill
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7.3KThe Local Supporters of Ranked Voting Say it Could Revolutionize Elections
Would ranked choice voting in Santa Cruz make elections more fair—or just more confusing?
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1.8KLocals Rally Against Racism Following Charlottesville Terror Attack
Local activists and politicians respond to violence and racism with call to action
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7.4KQ&A: Meet The New Santa Cruz Police Chief Andrew Mills
New Santa Cruz Police Chief Andrew Mills talks homeless, drugs and protests
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3.6KAt Litmus Box, Innovating How People Engage with Technology
Some projects are difficult to explain, confidential or still in prototype mode
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5.8K3180/2020 Approaches 600 Homeless Housed
Leaders discuss what’s next amid celebration and a discussion of housing and health
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5.6K1Cruzio’s Gigabit Fiber to Begin Construction
Santa Cruz company hopes first run of ambitious project will go online in 2018
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3.6KCity Bringing Back Retail Guru Robert Gibbs
Santa Cruz hasn’t yet implemented some of the expert’s biggest recommendations from last time
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3.3KDTA to Show of ‘Citizen Jane’ for Housing Discussion
Chip, executive director of the Downtown Association of Santa Cruz County, says Santa Cruz needs construction
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4.7K1Kitten Flippers Take in Foster Cats
Volunteers help ease the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter’s burden as young cats pour in
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5.0K1NextSpace Now Under New Ownership
The coworking outfit went from fledgling startup to a major force to an asset up for sale
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4.4K1Stripe Owner Suna Lock Leaves Her Mark on Santa Cruz Design
Downtown business owner has quietly impacted the look and feel of the city
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7.9KArt Exhibit Offers Window into Foster Care System
Emotional Museum of Art and History show open through the end of the year
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5.4KVacation Rental Debate Doesn’t Cool Down at Planning Commission
Amid high stakes, activists square off on Airbnb and other short-term rental sites
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4.2KThe 1440 Multiversity Campus, a Place for Wellness and Learning
Former 75-acre Christian college in Scotts Valley gets makeover and a new life
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42.8K9Logos, Used Book and Music Store, Closing After 48 Years
After trying to sell for a year, Logos owner John Livingston prepares for retirement
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4.0KCEMEX’s Strange Behavior Means Uncertainty for Davenport
With the multi-billion dollar profits, Mexican company dodges paying for water repairs, this week in briefs
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5.4K1Defense Attorneys Question Sheriff’s Immigration Stance
Jim Hart, long seen as an ally, says tha—when it comes to the jail—he can't cut out ICE entirely
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4.2KThousands Paddle Out in Jack O’Neill’s Honor
At least 3,000 surfers, kayakers and paddle boarders remember wetsuit innovator Jack O’Neill
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6.2KInside Cowell’s Ranking as California’s Third-Worst Beach
The confusion, disagreements and misinformation around the water quality near Cowell
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6.7K1UCSC Lays Off Nine Coaches
Announcement comes as shock athletes, coaches who campaigned hard for successful sports measure
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5.1KThe Trail Blazers at the Forefront of Legalized Weed
Santa Cruz cannabis businesses like Toasted Jam find their way in fledgling industry
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6.2K10Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing Releases Rail Trail IPA
New beer raises funds and draws attention to rail trail’s uncertain path forward
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9.1KNew Mural Projects in the Works for the Boys and Girls Club
Muralist transforms walls at school and children’s clubs, with teens’ help
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5.2K2What is the Future of the Downtown Public Library?
Downtown library committee weighs deeper questions around possible move
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4.2KClass Honors Mary Holmes’ Life of Meaning, Paradox and Love
A Cowell College course, taught by balloon artist Addi Somekh, bridges generations
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8.4K1Will the Next Pipeline Fight be on the West Coast?
Tribes and activists, fresh off Standing Rock struggle, brace for a new battlefield
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6.1K4Animal Shelter Steps Up Off-Leash Patrols
Officers give out more warnings on beaches and tickets as dog parks thrive
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4.7K1Growers Apprehensive About Pending Pot Rules
The future’s still hazy for the cannabis, especially here in Santa Cruz County
