New non-congregate housing units and permanent supportive housing vouchers will be funded.
"This decision underscores our commitment to prioritizing safety while ensuring that the voices of the community are heard and considered."
Motorists crept along one lane of a scenic stretch of California's iconic Highway 1 on Monday after a giant chunk of it collapsed.
Located between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay, have you stopped off at this delightful spot?
Take a deep breath and spend a few moments gazing at this peaceful scene.
A sea anemone and other creatures are visible during the extreme tide.
The photos were taken at low tide earlier this month.
People look so small in comparison to the ocean.
Capitola was severely damaged for the second time this year.
A known whale — Emma — led the charge. She was accompanied by Xena, believed to be her mother, and Liner, likely her brother.
Mark Woodward’s respect for the surfing sea otter grew along with a collection of pictures people have been swooning over around the world.
Photographer Mark Woodward, who helped make Otter 841 an internet sensation, captured photos of people dressed as “841 +1” for Halloween.
The report recommended a collective and coordinated effort on the part of individuals, producers of plastics, governments and nonprofits.
This beautifully composed photo by Nithin Dev shows the perfect beachfront sunset.
“Soon she’ll be teaching 841 Junior how to dodge the Man,” one person said after the announcement the surfboard-stealing otter gave birth.
Sarah Irving shared a trio of lovely photos.
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"This grant funding will help more cities and towns plant and maintain trees, which in turn will filter out pollution," and more.
Alexander's impact on Forest of Nisene Marks State Park is seen in his trail work and his advocacy as a Board member.
Lisa Fay Larson is making a positive impact on Santa Cruz.
The purchase price is $2.3 million.
Judy Zobrosky snapped this amazing photo during a whale watching trip.
This photo was taken at the observatory in Fremont Peak State Park.
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A changing demographic is prompting the shift.
"Seabright State Beach is a wonderful example of a local state beach that has had many uses over the years."
No one’s sure why Otter 841 is behaving aggressively, but the Santa Cruz sea otter may be having hormone surges associated with pregnancy.
"Expanding access to buprenorphine is part of the county's aim to reduce fentanyl and other drug-related deaths."
Trained marine wildlife crews are working to retrieve a sea otter that was recently seen acting aggressively and stealing surfboards.
The tooth was picked up by a jogger over the holiday weekend.
The Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury is comprised of 19 volunteers who look for ways to make the government work better for the community.
Support and encouragement were offered to Teribio, a Santa Cruz food truck worker who was severely burned in a fire in his mobile kitchen.
Thousands of people in a California farming town were forced to evacuate as their homes were flooded and businesses destroyed.
For the ninth season, the city saved all parking fees collected in the week leading up to Christmas to help pay for litter cleanup teams.
38-year-old Daniel Lamothe, of Santa Cruz, became distressed during a training session Sunday at the Ben Lomond Training Center.
"I was searching for something to reconnect to the world and have been searching for quite a long time," said Warren.
Every town has its traditions. Check out these fun facts about what makes Santa Cruz so special.
Peanut Butter, Jam, Rice, Spaghetti, Cheese and Butter sent to local food banks
"The cliff here gets battered quite often. But I've never really seen it this big," said Chris Hosmer, a 40-year resident of the area.
"Bringing the sea otter back to the broader West Coast would be an unparalleled conservation success story," said Kristin Carden.