Controversial Library, Housing Project Advances At City Council

The Santa Cruz City Council expressed initial approval of a project to relocate the library in a downtown parking lot.

Rep. Eshoo And Others Decry Surveillance Of Peaceful Protesters

U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) co-wrote a letter signed by 35 colleagues that calls on federal agencies to stop protest surveillance.

SAVE Lives Santa Cruz County Launches Website

SAVE Lives Santa Cruz County provides a community framework for safely moving forward during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Santa Cruz Summer Camp Registration Begins This Week

Also: Some public counters at City of Santa Cruz facilities reopened Monday.

Santa Cruz County Forms Economic Recovery Group To Plan Reopening

An economic recovery council has been formed in Santa Cruz County to help with reopening the local economy in coming months.

Santa Cruz County To Deliver Food To Seniors, At-Risk Adults

Food businesses such as restaurants and caterers are sought to participate in the Great Plates Delivered program.

Santa Cruz County Looks To Restart Community: Coronavirus

Santa Cruz County will bring on Margaret Lapiz to help formulate a plan to restart the economy and community.

Santa Cruz Motorists Get Extension On Expiring Driver Licenses

The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced it is extending driver licenses expiring during the coronavirus pandemic.

Council Halts Evictions In Santa Cruz Amid Coronavirus Emergency

Residential and commercial tenants who can't pay due to coronavirus impacts are protected through May 31.

Santa Cruz County Officers Step Up Stay-At-Home Enforcement

Violating the shelter-in-place order is a misdemeanor and some have not been complying, law enforcement officials say.

Evictions Halted In Santa Cruz County Amid Coronavirus Emergency

The moratorium will remain in place through May 31.

2020 Census Underway In Santa Cruz County

This marks the first year the census is administered online.

Council Condemns Glover Days After Recall Vote

An attorney hired by the city to investigate said a social media post written by the councilmember "unequivocally violate(d)" city policy.

Here's How Santa Cruz Voted In The 2020 Primary Election

Voters in Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz County decided the fate of two councilmembers, approved bonds and more. The results are coming in.

Measure R Primary Election Results: Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

Find out how voters cast their ballots on Measure R.

Measure T Primary Election Results: Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

Find out how voters cast their ballots on Measure T.

Measure U Primary Election Results: Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

Find out how voters cast their ballots on Measure U.

Measure W Primary Election Results: Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

Find out how voters cast their ballots on Measure W.

Measure X Primary Election Results: Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

Find out how voters cast their ballots on Measure X.

Councilmember Recall Supporters In Lead: Santa Cruz Results

Find out how voters cast their ballots in the recall election of Councilmembers Drew Glover and Christopher Krohn.

Panetta Fends Off Challengers: Santa Cruz County Election Results

Find out how voters cast their ballots in the race for the U.S. Representative, District 20 seat.

Laird Top Vote-Getter In Open Senate Seat Race: Election Results

Find out how voters cast their ballots in the race for the California State Senate, District 17 seat.

Nancy De La Peña Top Vote-Getter In Santa Cruz County Judge Race

Find out how voters cast their ballots in the race for a seat on the Santa Cruz County Superior Court bench.

Tablets In The Voting Booth? Santa Cruz County Debuts New System

Santa Cruz County offers voters the option to vote on old-school paper, or use a tablet to vote electronically, KSBW reported.

Santa Cruz Updates Accessory Dwelling Unit Website

The page has been updated with information related to applicable zoning rules, the differences between Jr. ADUs and ADUs, fee estimates.

2020 Primary Election: Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County Voter Guide

Here's what Santa Cruz voters can expect as ballots continue to trickle in for Santa Cruz County's 2020 Presidential Primary Election.

Early Voting, Ballot Drop-Off In Santa Cruz County

Early voting is already underway in Santa Cruz County. Here's where to vote early or drop off your official ballot.

'Circle Church' Is Not Historic Site, Council Says

Local residents sought to designate the building as historic to prevent its redevelopment as housing, the Santa Cruz Sentinel reported.

Councilmembers Face Recall Threat On March Ballot

Two Santa Cruz Council members have been placed on the March 2020 ballot for a recall vote.

Here's Where You Can Vote In Santa Cruz County: March Primary

Precinct voters who plan to participate in the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election can vote from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Here's Where You Can Vote In Santa Cruz: March Primary Election

Precinct voters who plan to participate in the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election can vote from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Last Day to Request a Ballot by Mail is Tuesday, February 25

Request a ballot or replacement ballot online at www.votescount.com, call 831-454-2060, or FAX request to 831-454-2445.

Track Santa Cruz County's Progress On Priorities

The county is launching a new dashboard to show residents what is getting done.

$540,000 Goes To Santa Cruz Harbor Amid Dredging Work

The money is intended to ensure accessibility as dredging continues there.

U.S. Rep. Panetta Supports Cannabis Decriminalization Measure

The bill would decriminalize cannabis at the federal level and allow for a review of cannabis convictions.

Disposable Cup Fee Coming To Santa Cruz

The council approved a disposable cup fee last week. The changes will go into effect Sept. 8.

Psychedelic Shrooms: Santa Cruz 3rd City In U.S. To Decriminalize

Magic mushrooms are considered a Schedule I drug by the federal government.

UC Santa Cruz Alum Approved As State Appeals Court Judge

Teri Jackson, 63, will be the first female African-American justice on the San Francisco-based First District Court of Appeal.

Board Members Sought For Visit Santa Cruz County

The tourism group is looking for members to start in June.

$3.4M Awarded To Groups Tackling Homelessness: Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County's Homeless Action Partnership will help fund a dozen services for youth, families and chronically homeless people.