As news broke that César Chávez was accused of sexual abuse, the fallout has been swift. What do you think accountability ...

Supporters of Santa Cruz Metro are pursuing a half-cent countywide sales tax for the November ballot to avoid service cuts and 100 layoffs.

To address an ongoing financial crisis, Pajaro Valley Unified School District could start closing schools as early as 2027 ...

Pleasure Point residents say ‘yes’ to female surfer statue, just not on a popular stretch of East Cliff Drive at the Dirt Farm.

Environment News > Wildfire, water supply, transit and coastlines deserve our attention. Santa Cruz Local provides deep and forward-looking coverage of our county’s water management, plans for the ...