The ban was on the heels of an announcement this week from RePlanet Buyback Center that it is shuttering all its locations
Youth homelessness is trending upward, and the local housing market is severely inhibiting the transition to permanent housing.
Overpumping of the Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Basin has resulted in a water deficit and seawater intrusion.
In the 17th annual Digital Counties Survey, the county placed eighth in the 250,000-499,999 population category.
The two vigils are being held in solidarity with groups across the nation that are joining Friday's "Lights for Liberty" movement.
The county is asking residents to take a quick online survey to weigh in on plastics and plastics regulation.
The deadline to apply for the 2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission is August 9.
"Santa Cruz County values immigrant communities."
The $1.6 billion 2019-21 budget addresses slowing revenue growth and represents an overall spending decline of 12 percent.
Current County of Santa Cruz Probation Department protocol calls for deputy probation officers to be unarmed, according to the report.
Measles, hepatitis A and H1N1 influenza have swept across the nation creating a need for mass medication and distribution to the public.
PG&E is warning the shutoffs could last one to two days—or longer than a week—depending on the weather severity.
The funding was provided by the California Board of State and Community Corrections.
There were 2,167 homeless people in the county during the Point-in-Time count conducted on January 31.
The flag will fly through July 1 in honor of Pride Month.
Several local, state and federal agencies will be on hand to address public concerns about discharges and deposits from the cruise ships.
Newel replaces Dr. Arnold Leff, who retired May 31. Newel begins July 1.
Two large-scale street repair projects in Santa Cruz are impacting traffic.
How will voter-approved Measure D revenues be invested?
Bay Area governments that have sued Purdue in federal court since 2018 include Santa Cruz County.
The Harm Reduction Coalition of Santa Cruz County withdrew its application for additional syringe services in the county
Superior Court Judge Ariadne Symons said in a statement, "... this process will make me a better judge now and in the future."
The Youth Violence Prevention Task Force (YVPT) is made up of over 200 active members and 50 organizations.
The grant is part of a $20 million package announced last week for 22 projects in 11 coastal states.
Anyone interested in applying to be on the Civil Grand Jury is welcome to attend.
The council will be discussing wastewater rates.
Residents who are eligible are encouraged to apply.
There are several ways to submit your payment.
Four meetings will be held in April.
"The Santa Cruz County community has significant needs when it comes to addressing homelessness at the local level."
Originally constructed in 1949, the Pajaro River levee system now protects approximately 55,000 people.
Tuesday's Board vote is an acknowledgment that more work is needed to stabilize recycling markets.
Coonerty replaces Supervisor Zach Friend, and is expected to serve a one-year term.
Samuel LoForti is a licensed professional geologist and private sector consultant.
Sean Arlt, 32, was shot and killed by Officer Erik Bailey at the end of an 11-minute confrontation on Oct. 16, 2016.
Patch's live roundup of Tuesday's election results from across Santa Cruz County for the Nov. 6, 2018 midterms.
West Cliff Drive sits on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and is home to multi-million dollar villas.
Officials said the county is one of the least affordable in the country and 23.87 percent of its residents live in poverty.
Residents of Santa Cruz County are reminded that Unsecured Tax Bills are due Aug. 31 by 5:00 p.m.
Organizers say they want lawmakers to keep families together.