Thousands Of Census Jobs Still Open In Santa Cruz Co., Bay Area

Thousands of census taker jobs for the 2020 census, paying up to $30 an hour, remain unfilled in the Bay Area. Here's how to apply.

Watch: Coyote And Badger 'Buddies' Walk Under Bay Area Highway

Coyotes and badgers are known to team up while hunting in the wild, but they've never been filmed together in the Bay Area — until now.

Santa Cruz Library Offers Advance Directives: Two Programs

You can even get your Advance Directive witnessed to make it a legal document.

Santa Cruz' New To-Go Cup Fees, Food Packaging Changes Aim To Help Environment

On Jan. 28, the Santa Cruz City Council adopted an update to its Environmentally Acceptable Food Packaging and Products Ordinance.

Laura Schmidt Appointed Assistant City Manager Of Santa Cruz

Schmidt has been serving as the interim assistant city manager since May 31, 2019.

Cabrillo Honors Transfer Program Explained Feb. 15

The purpose of this free 90-minute session is to share the basics of the transfer program and explain why it’s an option for students.

Free Library Honors Santa Cruzans Killed In Dive Boat Fire

Diana Adamic, Tia Salika and Bernice Felipe were volunteers at the county's animal shelter. They died during a dive boat fire last year.

Update On Santa Cruz's 111 Errett Circle Project

New documents have been added to the 111 Errett Circle​ project page.

3 SC Boat Fire Victims Memorialized In Little Free Library

Three Santa Cruz animal shelter volunteers who died in September's boat fire were commemorated with a Little Free Library this week.

Santa Cruz Public Libraries Offers Iphone New Year Tune-Up

Join Santa Cruz Public Libraries for a hands-on beginning of the year tune-up of your favorite iPhone or iPad.

Big Sur Cove Amid Colorful Skies: Photos Of The Week

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch, and your work could be featured.

See: 1941 Santa Cruz Surfing Crew On Cover Of Traveler's Guide

The photo, "Santa Cruz Surf Club" features six of the original members of the Santa Cruz Surfing club, according to Visit Santa Cruz County.

Jack Baskin, Santa Cruz Philanthropist And Engineer, Dies At 100

Jack Baskin, a well-known local affordable housing developer, engineer and philanthropist, has died, the Santa Cruz Sentinel reported.

MLK March Planned In Santa Cruz, On MLK Day

The march, organized by the NAACP Santa Cruz chapter and Santa Cruz Police Department, will be held through downtown Santa Cruz on Jan. 20.

Inclusive Sex Ed Taught Friday In Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz nonprofit Diversity Center aims to give LGBTQ+ youth a safe place to ask questions and learn how to keep their bodies safe.

2020-2021 CDBG & Home Funding Applications Available

Please note completed applications are due by 5PM on Tuesday, January 21st, 2020.

New Leaf Community Markets Announces Envirotoken Beneficiaries

Here's an easy way to support local nonprofits working hard to support us.

Your Guide To Recycling Metal In Santa Cruz

Not everything can go straight to the blue bin, but even bulky metal items can be recycled. Here's how.

Homeless Farmworker Training Program Raises $3.5M For Bigger Site

The Homeless Garden Project raised enough money to acquire a 9-acre site in the Pogonip area, the Santa Cruz Sentinel reported.

Saturday Passport Hours January 11 – New Year! New Adventures!

Five times a year we offer Saturday passport hours in addition to our Mon-Fri hours.

First 2020 Baby Born At Dominican In Santa Cruz: It's A Boy!

Little baby Pascal was born at 1:17 p.m. on New Year's Day to proud parents Abby and Shane of Santa Cruz.

Contemporary Issues In World Historical Perspective—Santa Cruz Public Library Lecture

Every second Thursday of the month, historian Robert Strayer will present a lecture, followed by discussion, on a different global issue.

Byrne-Milliron Forest in Santa Cruz County Closing Indefinitely

Ongoing maintenance costs have prompted the 400-acre park's closure.

Free Starbucks In Santa Cruz: How To Score Your Cup

Patrons can get a free tall espresso drink at certain Starbucks locations as part of the company's "pop-up parties" promotion.

Deputies Stand In For Santa: Santa Cruz County

A collaboration with Santa ensured each child who wrote a note to him got a surprise, hand-delivered gift.

2020 Santa Cruz Poetry Project Workshop

The Santa Cruz Poetry Project facilitates poetry and writing workshops throughout Santa Cruz County.

Skip These Closed Santa Cruz Facilities Over The Holidays

Several Santa Cruz facilities will be closed in the coming days.

State Kicks In $2.5 Million To Save Santa Cruz County Redwoods

The 554-acre coastal property stretches from Año Nuevo State Reserve south to Big Basin Redwoods State Park.​

December Babes Bundled In Love: Holiday Tradition In Santa Cruz

Retired Dominican Hospital nurses who call themselves "The Grateful Thread" have been sewing and donating these stockings for decades.

Santa Cruz's Holiday Closure: Planning, Building, And Payment Counter Hours (room 101)

Business Licenses, rents, tax payments, and all payment for building permits and planning applications will be delayed until January 6, 2020

Construction Of Santa Cruz School Crossing Improvements At 21 Locations To Begin Jan. 6

Parking, bike lanes and pedestrian access in these construction areas will be affected.

Census 2020 Jobs Paying Up To $21/Hour Open In Santa Cruz County

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring thousands of temporary workers in Santa Cruz County and elsewhere for the 2020 head count.

Homeless People Who Died In Santa Cruz To Be Remembered At Event

The names of dozens of homeless people who died in the last year will be read aloud at a memorial this week.

'Cement Ship' Skateboarding: New At Santa Cruz County Skate Park

The Seacliff Village Neighborhood Park will get a new skateable art feature for skateboarders.

Homeless Memorial Service Planned In Santa Cruz

More than one homeless person per week died last year, on average, on the streets of Santa Cruz County.

Feed The Meter, Support A Santa Cruz Nonprofit

Proceeds will benefit Hope Services, which keeps downtown Santa Cruz clean and serves adults with developmental disabilities.

Santa Cruz Presents: Pay Fees & Fines Online

Starting December 10, you will be able to pay fines and fees online.

December Tech Talks: Santa Cruz Public Libraries

Know your mobile device. Discuss and explore the most useful apps and settings for optimizing your tablet or smartphone.

Santa Mail Accepted At Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Even Sheriff Jim Hart mailed out a note to the North Pole. "Dear Santa, I hope I'm on your nice list this year ..."

Santa Cruz County Honors Retiring Department Heads

County Counsel Dana McRae and Human Services Director Ellen Timberlake are retiring.