A look at the possible future of recreation from pickleball to linear parks
Prop. 64 can’t close the deficit, and the new legislation raises other tax questions
How Jan Harwood, a nuclear activist, found her voice as political songwriter
The San Lorenzo River has repeatedly met its high mark in recent weeks, reshaping beaches as the county struggles through storms
MariaElena De La Garza on what community action looks like.
As supporters rejoice at Coast Dairies’ presidential designation, neighbors turn toward next steps.
Some are calling for changes to the D-League, although there isn’t a clear path ahead
Why the Museum of Art and History is asking for cutlery
Sara Kelly Keenan says she’s living proof that gender isn’t binary
Good Times’ holiday fundraising campaign nearly doubles last year’s donations
What Republican plans to repeal Obamacare without a replacement would mean for California
The drought may now be over, but the county’s water woes go much deeper
New Santa Cruz Mayor Cynthia Chase talks about breaking the glass ballot and her top issues
Museum considers how to use the Octagon building and is asking for suggestions
How to learn about ocean advocacy and preventing pollution
Lance Linares plans to retire in 2017 after two decades
Locals weigh options for community action in the Trump presidency
Groups reaching out to young people seek support through Santa Cruz Gives
Former San Lorenzo Valley Water District board member ordered to pay back profits
After the election, some experts say it’s time to make global warming a local issue
A dysfunctional system leaves thousands without dental help across county and state
With a new bill, California may catch up to Santa Cruz County, unveiling a bail system that’s less greedy
Experts at the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership talk about getting people off the streets
Water engineers don’t want Santa Cruz County to become the next Flint, Michigan
The Mind Body Awareness Project, which Noah Levine started in Santa Cruz, is reopening its local branch
Santa Cruz Gives shines light on Pajaro Valley Shelter and others helping the county’s poorest
Holiday celebrations feel bittersweet for indigenous people fighting the Dakota Access Pipeline
As locals reel from election, South County leaders extend supportive hand and answer questions
Two local ground-breaking electric skate companies have started turning heads everywhere
As Small Business Saturday nears, a group of Santa Cruzans look to shake up local investing