$95,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente will help Second Harvest Santa Cruz County enroll 1,000 in CalFresh nutritious food program in pandemic
A Santa Cruz resident and Cabrillo College student is among hundreds of California students eager to apply for protection under DACA.
Find out how to sign up for appointments at the new facility and see which other testing sites are available in Santa Cruz County.
Holiday trees will be picked up from January 1–14, 2021 on the regular collection day.
A man is killed after being punched in the head; two teens arrested by CHP; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
Resort prepares a savory menu of holiday favorites for locals to enjoy at home
The county's prediction comes as the Bay Area region reaches a critical shortage of intensive care unit beds.
Separate arrests occurred Wednesday and Thursday nights. Police found a gun and drugs, in one case.
The Bay Area's intensive care unit capacity dropped below the 15 percent threshold Wednesday, pushing Santa Cruz under a stay-at-home order.
A fire that broke out in Santa Cruz early Wednesday morning left one dead and injured two, including a firefighter.
The December 16th Historic Preservation Commission meeting has been cancelled.
The first batch of Pfizer vaccines have arrived to Santa Cruz County with the first administrations to begin as soon as Wednesday.
Although the Bay Area region's ICU capacity increased to 17.8 percent, health officials could still opt into the stay-at-home order.
The online commenting period will be open to the public who wishes to comment in advance.
The agenda is now available for the Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, November 19th.
Complete an online emergency contact form by Wednesday, Dec. 16.
Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.
This provides trail users the opportunity to cross Bay Street at California Street with traffic stopped.
Man is arrested in an attempted murder case; cyclist is rescued after falling off a cliff; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
"Our main objective is to learn where and how the virus is spreading...and which communities are the most vulnerable."
Many U.S. kids could go without gifts this Christmas. The Postal Service’s Operation Santa program wants your help keeping the magic alive.
See who could be first in line to receive the vaccine in Santa Cruz County.
The opt-in CA Notify service allows COVID-19 patients to anonymously notify others they've been close to about their diagnosis.
Telephone service will be available periodically throughout the closure for all services.
To date it has generated a total of $184,086 in funds for Hope Services.
Proceeds will benefit Hope Services, which keeps downtown Santa Cruz clean and serves adults with developmental disabilities.
The brush fires were reported late Monday night. One building was threatened.
Wildfires ripped through 4,400 acres of Big Basin's ancient redwoods, and climate change could provide a significant roadblock for regrowth.
The suspension is due to hazardous fuel conditions and lack of significant rainfall.
SEE VIDEO: Exceptional waves are battering the coast. Breaking waves of up to 25 feet are possible, weather officials said.
The center will assist CZU Lightning Complex residents with all aspects of permitting for the rebuilding process.
The suit alleges that the online dating service engaged in unfair and unlawful business practices.
See a photo of the rescue.
Community members will have a chance to ask questions, view the proposed plans, and provide feedback.
For more information on Advance Planning topics and events please visit our Advance Planning web page.
The Bay Area is the one part of California that would not be required to shut down immediately, but six health officers have had enough.
Gloria Hassemer, 41, was found dead near a Watsonville overpass in 1995. Twenty-five years later, a suspect has been arrested.
A gathering of Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office employees is being investigated as the possible source of the outbreak.
Segment 7 will provide a safer alternative to Mission Street with connection to the Beach Street bikeway.
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