Despite news reports saying otherwise, school boards are exempt from new rules giving cities, counties and other public agencies permission to ignore California's open-meeting laws.
Thursday's city council meeting addressed parking, taxes, and more.
The beginning stages of talks for plans for the empty lot will start Thursday evening.
Californians Aware is asking voters to sign a petition that would protect key provisions of the Brown Act, the state's open-government law.
There is a vacancy on the Finance Advisory Committee.
The American Department of Transportation is considering new guidelines which could allow disabled people to fly on planes with pigs, monkeys and miniature horses for “emotional support.” Would you feel comfortable traveling with live animals?
In an effort to save money, the state decided to suspend mandates that require local jurisdictions to keep the public informed.
There will be two empty seats on the Capitola City Council in November.
Thirty businesses will pay for extra street advertising and Councilman Nicol called environmentalists "the green jihad."
Several official polls are predicting a 269-269 split, but Santa Cruz County does not reflect that at all.
A new California law effective July 1 requires maternity care to be included in all private health insurance plans. Previously, less than 15 percent of individual plans covered pregnancy, child birth and postnatal care.
In Australia, desalination has been a booming success, and it is argued that the same could happen in Santa Cruz County.
The Silicon Valley is selected as one of three new homes for a United States patent office; it is expected to open within the next two years.
The annual citizen report came out late Wednesday. English Language Learners programs were also in the crosshairs.
Some of the usual suspects will be discussed by the Capitola City Council.
New laws will be in place July 1 in Santa Cruz County, including an increased living wage and new school bullying regulations.
The annual Grand Jury Report will be unveiled this week.
More than 300 people showed up for the first public meeting on the new Safeway project Wednesday night, and many of them were angry.
The Live Oak medical facility is among the best in the country for its treatment of LGBT patients and staff.
The Capitola City Council is entertaining the idea of informally lowering the speed limit on Gilroy Avenue to 15 MPH.
Get an early glimpse of the June 14 Capitola City Council meeting here.
Take a look at the good and bad of three common carrying vessels.
It's the final month for 50 percent off fees and fines for certain traffic violations.
Zach Friend was elected 2nd District Supervisor on Tuesday. What do you think?
Schools got major support from voters, although just 28.32 percent of those registered went to the polls.
Only Bruce McPherson didn't make 50 percent in his County Supervisor race.
Thousands of voters have already cast their ballots, both mail-in and in-person.
Don't know where to go to vote today? Check this out.
Thought the solar eclipse was cool? The Transit of Venus on June 5 really is a once-in-a lifetime experience, occurring every 120 years—and astronomers are getting ready.
The Warriors have answered all pertinent questions about how their D-League team will function in Santa Cruz County.
Relief for drivers wrongfully ticketed for red-light violations may be in sight.
Veterans can enter over 30 Bay Area museums for free through Labor Day.
Voters are encouraged to fax, scan or email, their ballot application for the Santa Cruz County Presidential Primary Election.
Seventy state parks are set to close July 1 and Chipotle is trying to avoid that.
Find out what's on tap for this week's city council meeting.
The Golden State Warriors' D-League affiliate is on its way to Santa Cruz for next season.
Before sunset Sunday, the Earth's moon will pass in front of the sun, casting a giant shadow across the land.
The intersection of 41st Avenue and Clares Street was under heavy discussion at Thursday's meeting.
The first meeting of the month is Thursday at 7 p.m.
State Sen. Joe Simitian says it will cost Californians 50 to 60 cents a year to keep the state parks slated for closure July 1 open.