Santa Cruz Gets $108,000 Public Safety Grant Amid Pandemic

Hard-hit local NorCal governments will receive a total of $7 million in grant funding to aid law enforcement and public safety.

Struggling Santa Cruz County Seniors Eligible For Meal Delivery

The Santa Cruz Great Plates Delivered program provides three free meals per day from local businesses.

Inmate, 21, Found Dead In Santa Cruz County Jail

The young man was found dead Sunday evening. He was arrested in January on suspicion of domestic violence.

Santa Cruz Hospital Gets 'A' In Safety Rankings

The nonprofit group Leapfrog released a new round of hospital safety grades. Here's how Santa Cruz County hospitals fared.

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.

Surfer Killed In Shark Attack Off Santa Cruz County Coast

The victim, who was not immediately identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Child Pornography; Carjacking: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

Police make arrests this week involving charges of child pornography, assault and a 10-mile, high-speed chase this week around the county.

Anonymous Friend of Dominican Hospital Makes $1M Donation

The donation, which was made by a Santa Cruz resident, will provide bonuses to 1,350 hospital employees for their frontline efforts.

Santa Cruz Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 7:00 pm.

Latest Santa Cruz Coronavirus Updates

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

Santa Cruz Virtual Community Meeting Announcement For 1605 & 1625 Soquel Avenue Project

Community members will have a chance to ask questions, view the project plans, and provide feedback for the project.

Coronavirus Testing Site Opens At UC Santa Cruz

The site hopes to reach 200 tests per day by June 1, the Santa Cruz Sentinel reported.

Learning What Doesn't Work

Learning from the Coronavirus pandemic

Santa Cruz County Businesses To Start Reopening — Slowly

Retail stores will be allowed to offer curbside pick-up for customers, beginning Friday.

Coronavirus Meal Finder Map: Hungry Kids Eat Free In Santa Cruz

No Kid Hungry’s map shows where Santa Cruz County kids sidelined from school by the coronavirus crisis can get access to free meals.

Aptos Mom, 96, Still Takes Good Care Of 'Roommates': Mother's Day

Patch is honoring moms across California for Mother's Day 2020. Tell a story about your mom or give her a shout-out.

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.

Man Arrested In Assault Case, Police Say

Officers spotted his car and arrested him Monday in Santa Cruz, police said.

Supermoon Over Santa Cruz Likely To Wash Out Eta Aquarid Meteors

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower associated with Halley’s Comet is likely to be a bust due to 2020’s final supermoon over Santa Cruz.

Virtual Community Meeting Announcement For Santa Cruz 530 Front Street Project

Community members will have a chance to ask questions, view the project plans, and provide feedback for the project on May 19.

Backyard Burns Halted In Santa Cruz County, Cal Fire Says

Backyard burns without a permit are no longer permitted as of May 1 due to concerns about a quickly drying landscape.

Staff Of Life Launches No-Contact Grocery Pick-Up

Customers may shop online and pick up groceries from noon to 6 p.m. weekdays.

Anonymous Donor Gives $1M To Dominican Hospital

The money will be given to Dignity Health Dominican Hospital employees.

Carjacking Suspect Arrested In Santa Cruz After 10-Mile Chase

A man suspected in a carjacking led police on a chase from Santa Cruz to Capitola and back before crashing and fleeing on foot, police said.

Man Arrested After Santa Cruz Woman Assaulted In Driveway: Police

A 25-year-old man is accused of assaulting and seriously injuring a woman and threatening to stab her with a hypodermic needle.

City Of Santa Cruz Parks And Beaches Update

Effective May 1 at 11:59 p.m. City of Santa Cruz beaches will be closed from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily until further notice.

Santa Cruz Zoning Administrator By Phone On May 6

The agenda for the Zoning Administrator is available online at the Zoning Administrators webpage.

Alternative Means Of Participating In Santa Cruz Planning Commission 5-07-20

The City Council Chambers will be closed. The meeting will be broadcast live beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Santa Cruz Released Its Fiscal Year 2021 Budget

The Council Budget Hearings are scheduled for May 12th and 13th, with a targeted budget adoption of June 23rd.

Man Arrested After Assault That Landed Woman In ER, Police Say

The man threatened to stab the woman with his hypodermic needle after she saw him inject drugs and confronted him, police say.

Corpse Found; Sunk Ship: Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co. Police Logs

A homicide investigation is opened after a stabbing victim is found; a 92-foot yacht sinks; and more in police, fire and courts this week.

Santa Cruz Officers Save Man's Life With CPR

Officers didn't hesitate to help a man found unresponsive. Police and medics saved his life.

Store Manager Does The Most To Protect Customers: Santa Cruz Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories!

Latest Santa Cruz Coronavirus Updates

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

Shelter-In-Place Order Now Indefinite; Some Restrictions Eased

Specific activities and businesses may resume beginning Saturday, May 2, though beaches will be closed during busy daytime hours.

Stolen Pup Finds Her Way Home 7 Months Later, Sheriff Says

You need to see these dog-gone adorable reunion photos of French bulldog Mila and her family.

Homicide Investigation By Santa Cruz Police

The victim has been identified as 36 year old, Santa Cruz County resident, Douglass Murdock.

Police Investigating Santa Cruz County Homicide After Body Found

The victim, a Santa Cruz County resident, was missing since December.

Santa Cruz County Beach Hours Restricted Amid Coronavirus

Beaches will be closed for all activities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., beginning Saturday, May 2, Santa Cruz County announced Thursday.

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.