Santa Cruz County Ramps Up COVID-19 Testing Amid Surge

A new site is opening, while capacity has been expanded at one of the county's most popular testing sites.

Looking For A Christmas Tree Near Santa Cruz? Here's A Local Guide

Many local Christmas tree providers are taking precautions amid the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure you and your family have a jolly holiday.

Santa Cruz County Seeks Landlords To House CZU Fire Victims

More than 100 households are still in need of permanent housing after the fires destroyed more than 900 homes.

See Santa Cruz's Final City Council Election Results

Santa Cruz County elections officials finalized results on Tuesday.

Meeting Agenda Available And Instructions For Alternative Means Of Participating In Santa Cruz

The online commenting period will be open to the public who wishes to comment in advance.

Agenda And Participation Instructions Available: Santa Cruz Zoning Administrator Meeting Of December 2, 2020

The agenda is available for the Zoning Administrator meeting of Wednesday, December 2nd.

20S-06880 Stabbing Investigation November 27, 2020 In Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Police Detectives processed the crime scene, interviewed witnesses and the two parties involved.

COVID-19 Outbreak Sickens 25 In Live Oak Assisted Living Home

Updated: No new cases have been reported since last week.

SJSU Football Team Holds Practice In Santa Cruz-Area: Report

The Spartans are barred from playing or practicing in Santa Clara County under tough new COVID-19 restrictions.

Santa Cruz's COVID-19 Indoor Exposure Risk; Latest Case Count

A tool developed by researchers from several universities lets you see your risk of being exposed to the coronavirus indoors.

CZU Fire Victims Have 2 Weeks To Sign Up For Debris Removal

A free public option is available, but the public may also work with a private contractor.

Santa Cruz Police Warn Of Porch Pirates

Package thieves often strike during the holiday season. Here's how you can prepare, according to Santa Cruz police.

9 Santa Cruz County Jail Officers Test Positive For COVID-19

This marks the first outbreak in Santa Cruz County jails.

Santa Cruz Police Investigate Parking Lot Stabbing

The victim is in stable condition, but police were not immediately able to determine a motive.

Chop Shop Arrest; Elderly Targeted: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

Local man accused of operating a chop shop; scammers target grandparents; and more in police, fire and courts this week.

Bay Area Startup Flubs Thanksgiving Grocery Delivery

Good Eggs left customers scrambling on Thanksgiving after flubbing most of the 3,700 turkey deliveries and side dishes it had promised.

November 16-29 Is Click It Or Ticket Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign In Santa Cruz

This includes drivers who do not properly secure children in child safety seats.

Union Street Sewer Replacement Project To Begin In Santa Cruz On November 30

Drivers should be prepared for delays and mindful of sharing the road with other vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.

Santa Cruz County Grandparents Targeted By Scammers

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office is sounding the alarm after two elderly residents were scammed over the phone in recent days.

Santa Cruz County CHP To Begin 4-Day Maximum Enforcement

Traffic may be lighter this Thanksgiving amid the pandemic but that's not an invitation, the CHP said, for drivers to exceed speed limits.

Santa Cruz Co. Businesses Get Free Placement In Local Directory

Think Local First membership has rolled out an all-new Local Business Directory to make it easy for area residents to "think local first."

County Public Health Awarded Grants for Traffic Safety Education

Efforts will be aimed at improving traffic safety and specifically focused on pedestrians, bicyclists, and child passengers.

Which Santa Cruz Business Is Best Of 2020? Nominate Your Favorite

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a Santa Cruz Business of the Year.

Santa Cruz Police Launch Drive-Thru Gift Drive For Kids In Need

Cops & Friends will host a drive-through holiday event on Church Street to observe social distancing rules.

Cannabis Tax Funds Help Support Essential Workers, Families During Coronavirus Pandemic In Santa Cruz

This year, the scholarship and support will subsidize access to childcare for essential workers.

First Death Reported In Outbreak At Live Oak Assisted Living Home

Updated: There have been a total of 28 deaths in Santa Cruz County.

UCSC Grad Named Rhodes Scholar, First In The School’s History

Garima Desai will pursue a double master’s program at Oxford in England. Her goal is to use economics as a tool to solve climate issues.

Public Comment Period Open For Highway 1 Auxiliary Lane Project

A virtual public hearing will be held Dec. 8.

Aptos Church Raises Money for 1.7 Million Meals

The donation from Twin Lakes Church was the largest ever given to Second Harvest Food Bank during its holiday drive.

How To Do Thanksgiving Dinner On A Budget In Santa Cruz

As millions of U.S. families face hunger amid the pandemic, skip the whole turkey and consider these ways to save money this Thanksgiving.

Holiday Events: Christmas, Hanukkah & Santa 2020: Santa Cruz

Holly jolly still is on the calendar as Christmas tree & menorah lightings, Santa visits, Nutcrackers & more will go on. Just differently.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Offers Holiday Drive-In Movies

See which Christmas classics made the cut for a three-day, drive-in holiday movie extravaganza this month.

DA Rosell Announces Consumer Protection Settlement Against Apple

The state of California will receive $24.6 million from the Apple, Inc. settlement.

Holiday Helpers Collect Gifts For Seniors In Care Facilities

"Please help us to make their holiday special and let them know they are remembered" by volunteering as a holiday helper.

Santa Cruz County Had Less Love For Trump Than Most Of CA

See where Santa Cruz County ranked on the list of "Trumpiest and most anti-Trump" counties, according to a CalMatters analysis.

City Of Santa Cruz Joins Amicus Brief In Support Of The State Of New York Versus Donald J. Trump

A three-judge lower court in New York concluded that this memorandum was unlawful.

Santa Cruz County Adoption Fees Slashed For Kittens, Cats

Adoptions are just $25 during the November "Pay it Forward" special.

$150,000 Kaiser Permanente grant for homless, COVID19 safety

The grant is to Housing Matters, the largest provider of care in Santa Cruz County; part of Kaiser Permanente housing initiative

SEE: DUI Arrest Follows Multiple Crashes, Hit-And-Run, CHP Says

A video of the Aptos incident shows his car hit a guardrail, crashed into a tree and eventually rolled over after a collision.

Santa Cruz County To Regress Into Most-Restrictive Tier

See Santa Cruz's latest COVID-19 case count as Santa Cruz County residents prepare to move into the purple or "widespread risk" tier.