Covid-19 exposure requirements, family leave for small businesses, and more new laws take effect
Meet the local organizers working to create change
Mayor Justin Cummings leads charge on law enforcement reform
Kevin Vogel cancels Netflix in response to Santa Cruz-based CEO’s philanthropy
Community members say police officers’ presence on campuses creates atmosphere of distrust
Santa Cruz mayor hopes the pandemic has changed homeless services forever
Policing in the age of online echo chambers and Black Lives Matter
Chief Andy Mills integrates a new tool into SCPD’s law enforcement strategy
An activist asks why SCPD lets residents fire assault rifles in the name of education
Jim Hart says that going forward he and his deputies won’t cooperate with ICE at all
Some advocates worry a new liability waiver, developed by the county, has major flaws
Will the SCPD’s policy shift point the way toward better solutions for Santa Cruz’s homeless issues?
ICE raids target sanctuary cities nationwide, including around the Bay Area
New Santa Cruz Police Chief Andrew Mills talks homeless, drugs and protests
Jim Hart, long seen as an ally, says tha—when it comes to the jail—he can't cut out ICE entirely
After two events, Norm Stamper will chat with local departments about social justice
Immigrant worried about deportation seek legal help to protect their children
Panetta and SCPD seek clarity on Homeland Security operation
Confusion and claims of interagency deceit follow immigration raids in Santa Cruz
Veterans Resource Center teams up with SCPD to help at-risk vets with new courtesy ride program
County Board renews a controversial medical contract and pledges more oversight
This week in briefs, SCPD launches a virtual ride along, and activists get ready for Open Streets
Officers in Capitola already have them—Watsonville and Scotts Valley are next
Police hope to increase trust by implementing new recommendations