Read Santa Cruz Local’s non-partisan and in-depth guide to the race for Scotts Valley Water District in the Nov. 3, 2026 ...

Read Santa Cruz Local’s non-partisan guide to the race for Cabrillo College Governing Board of Trustees in the Nov. 3, 2026 election.

Increased rain from El Niño is expected to impact Santa Cruz's unhoused residents, and leaders warn of funding issues for ...

Increased rain from El Niño is expected to impact Santa Cruz's unhoused residents, and leaders warn of funding issues for ...

Three candidates are vying for two seats on Scotts Valley City Council. Candidates are Danny Reber, Michael Zeller and ...

Hospice of Santa Cruz County to lay off workers as it merges with national nonprofit Chapters Health Systems, leading to ...

Watsonville Community Hospital to host a public meeting to discuss the potential closure of its maternity services after ...

A total of 10 candidates are running in the Nov. 3 general election to be on the board of trustees for Pajaro Valley Unified ...

Read Santa Cruz Local’s non-partisan and guide to Measure D, a Santa Cruz County proposal on offshore oil drilling and deep-sea mining ...

The measure would increase the city’s transient occupancy tax charged on stays at hotels and motels 13% from 11%. For example, a $100 stay at a hotel currently incurs a $11 tax. Under measure G, that ...

Five candidates are vying for three seats on the Capitola City Council in the Nov. 3 2026 general election. Rail Trail, ...

San Lorenzo Valley residents prepare for impacts from El Niño, as Santa Cruz County leaders focus on vulnerable mountain communities ...