January 6, 2026

Heed These 2026 Laws

A wide range of new California laws take effect in 2026, covering labor rights, housing, education, public safety, consumer protections, and animal welfare. Here’s what you need to know.

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January 6, 2026

County announces new probation chief

Santa Cruz County has named Sandra Mendez as its next chief probation officer, bringing more than 20 years of experience in community-based justice and corrections leadership to the role.
January 6, 2026

County Looks at New Battery Law

In the wake of the Moss Landing battery fire, Santa Cruz County supervisors will review proposed rules governing large-scale battery energy storage systems, focusing on safety, land use, and environmental protections.
January 6, 2026

Watsonville names new fire chief

The City of Watsonville has appointed longtime firefighter Corey Schaefer as its new fire chief, following the retirement of Chief Rudy López.
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January 3, 2026

Protesters decry Venezuela invasion

This story has been updated with quotes from people who attended the event. Protests erupted across the United States on Saturday following President Donald Trump’s...
December 31, 2025

The Wednesday Lifeline

The Veterans Meal and Pantry Program operates entirely on volunteers and donations, providing food and connection to veterans every Wednesday without government funding.
December 23, 2025

Holiday Gifts: Last-Minute and Local

Santa Cruz County is blessed with retail stores that offer creative options for gift-giving, from small to large.
December 23, 2025

Santa Cruz County Moves Closer to Cannabis Consumption Lounges

Santa Cruz County’s years-long effort to allow cannabis consumption lounges advanced this week, as the Board of Supervisors revised liability rules.
December 23, 2025

Be Prepared

Village Santa Cruz County and other local nonprofits share how they plan to use Santa Cruz Gives donations to support aging, housing stability, disaster recovery, and community well-being.
December 17, 2025

Scam Alert!

Holiday scams are nothing new, but they’ve become more sophisticated, more convincing and more widespread. From too-good-to-be-true deals to fake charities tugging at our heartstrings
December 17, 2025

Breaking the Cycle

Planned Pethood works to proactively prevent the suffering of hundreds of thousands of stray and unhoused animals with low-cost spay and neuter services in Santa Cruz County.
December 15, 2025

Local Group Urges Adoption of Childcare Safety Plan

Pajaro Valley Collaborative held a press conference calling on Attorney General Rob Bonta to incorporate Childcare Safety Plans into AB 495.
December 15, 2025

Santa Cruz County, Cities Signal Support for Encrypted Radio System

The system will block the use of scanners by residents who like to know what’s going on, and also by members of the press.
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