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

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

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

Surfers, scientists and city officials agree Santa Cruz beaches have lost a lot of sand. Some worry it could change surf ...

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

Trustees of Pajaro Valley Unified School District are preparing to discuss school closures amid a shrinking budget and ...

Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved banning federal agents from using county property for civil immigration enforcement ...

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will consider banning federal agencies from using county property for civil ...

Santa Cruz residents clash with PG&E over vegetation management program. It aims reduce wildfire risks by removing trees near powerlines.

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 ...

The San Lorenzo River is the City of Santa Cruz’s largest water source. It represents about 45% of the water supply. (Kara Meyberg Guzman — Santa Cruz Local) SANTA CRUZ COUNTY >> Since California’s ...

The Mental Health Client Action Network clubhouse has been shuttered since August. (Amaya Edwards — Santa Cruz Local/CatchLight Local file) SANTA CRUZ >> Months after nonprofit Mental Health Client ...