Santa Cruz County To Issue Order Requiring Masks In Public

Santa Cruz County says an order will be coming sometime this week that will require masks at essential businesses and on public transit.

Coronavirus News In Santa Cruz City, County: Get Daily Updates

Patch has launched a new feature to help readers stay on top of local news related to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Beaches, Parks Reopen In Santa Cruz County

Exercise should be done near your home, officials say.

Latest Santa Cruz County Coronavirus Updates

Here are the latest local updates on how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting Santa Cruz.

Coronavirus: Santa Cruz County Officials Host Online Q&A Tuesday

Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart and Supervisor Zach Friend will host a tele-town hall Tuesday.

Coronavirus: County Sees Progress, But You Might Stay Home Longer

An extended shelter-in-place order is likely, some parks could stay closed past next week and COVID-19 testing is starting to ramp up.

Santa Cruz County Health Officer Gives Coronavirus Update

Watch Santa Cruz County Health Officer Gail Newel during a press conference scheduled at 10 a.m. Thursday.

Sheltering Kaiser members still see docs in Santa Cruz County

Telehealth for Kaiser Permanente members is keeping them safe at home, able to see MDs in Santa Cruz County and Northern California

Santa Cruz County Beaches, Parks Closing: Coronavirus

Beaches and parks will be closed in the coming week due to concerns about the new coronavirus.

Latest Santa Cruz Coronavirus Updates

Here are the latest local updates on how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz County Gets Space For 100 More Coronavirus Patients

The county is partnering with sites in Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley to give more patients a place to receive care and get food to residents.

Coronavirus: Sheriff Creates Beaches, Parks Enforcement Team

The team aims to break up group gatherings at Santa Cruz County beaches to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

County, State Want You To Cover Your Face In Public: Coronavirus

Face coverings could help stop asymptomatic people from spreading the new coronavirus, Santa Cruz County said.

Latest Santa Cruz Coronavirus Updates

Here are the latest local updates on how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz County Vacation Rentals Temporarily Banned

Vacation rentals are not considered an essential business by Santa Cruz County.

Santa Cruz Joins County Homeless Task Force To Fight Coronavirus

Local government officials and nonprofits are joining forces to ensure homeless residents are cared for amid the outbreak.

Santa Cruz County Extends Coronavirus Shelter-In-Place Order

Santa Cruz County's shelter-in-place order has been extended through May 3.

Latest Santa Cruz Coronavirus Updates

Here are the latest local updates on how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz Co. Receives 700 Donations For Health Care Workers

Santa Cruz County put out a call for donations last week and nearly 60 people and groups responded, KION reported.

First Coronavirus Death Reported In Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County reported its first death due to the coronavirus Sunday: a man in his early 70s with an underlying health condition.

Santa Cruz County Calls For Protective Equipment Donations

Masks, goggles and face shields are needed.

Coronavirus: Care For Your Mental Health In Santa Cruz County

Feeling the quarantine blues? There are still ways to care for your mental health.

Resources To Help Santa Cruz County Residents: Coronavirus

Have you been impacted by the outbreak? Here are some places you can turn for help with unemployment, supplies, health care and more.

National Guard Partners With Santa Cruz County Food Bank

President Donald J. Trump gave his OK Sunday for the National Guard to help states hit hardest by the new coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus: Latest Santa Cruz County Updates, Total Case Count

Santa Cruz County remains under a shelter-in-place order due to concerns about the new coronavirus.

Santa Cruz County To Release 27,000 Masks

The stockpile includes 10,000 recently donated by Facebook.

Coronavirus: Santa Cruz County Cases Increase

Eight more cases of the new coronavirus were reported Monday in Santa Cruz County.

Santa Cruz County Asks People To Stay Off Beaches: Coronavirus

Santa Cruz County is a popular beach destination, but the county asks people to stay off beaches due to concerns over the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus: County Wants 90 Hotel Rooms For Homeless Patients

The hotel or motel rooms would be used to house homeless in Santa Cruz County during the outbreak.

One More Coronavirus Patient; Total Of 15 In Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County announced Friday a 15th patient had tested positive.

Coronavirus: Santa Cruz County Total Rises To 14

Santa Cruz County confirmed one new case of coronavirus Thursday.

Coronavirus: Santa Cruz County Total Rises To 13

Santa Cruz County has confirmed four new cases of the coronavirus since Monday.

Coronavirus: Shelter In Place Order Issued For Santa Cruz County

The county's order will be in effect from Tuesday to April 7.

9 Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County has confirmed nine local cases of coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Santa Cruz County Implements New Restrictions

Santa Cruz County plans to implement social distancing and online public comment options for meetings.

Santa Cruz County Parks Events Canceled: Coronavirus

Parks will remain open, but events and facility rentals have been called off, the county said.

3 New Coronavirus Cases Found In Santa Cruz County; Total of 7

BREAKING: Santa Cruz County said "more cases are expected." All public schools in the county will close next week.

2 More Coronavirus Cases In Santa Cruz County

BREAKING: Santa Cruz County has now confirmed a total of four coronavirus cases.

County Supervisors Declare Emergency Due To Coronavirus

Also on Tuesday, the University of California, Santa Cruz called off in-person classes.

Coronavirus: 2nd Patient In Santa Cruz County Confirmed

Health officials believe the person contracted coronavirus while on a trip to Seattle.