Here are the latest local updates on how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting Santa Cruz.
Paving will take place on Mission Street from Green Street to Center Street (adjacent to Mission Hill) on Wednesday, April 1.
Santa Cruz County put out a call for donations last week and nearly 60 people and groups responded, KION reported.
The county will not force people impacted by the outbreak to pay late fees and interest on property taxes, but they must fill out a form.
The City of Santa Cruz has hired Brooke Newman to serve as the City’s Homelessness Response Manager starting on Monday, April 6, 2020.
Macy’s announced Monday it will furlough the majority of its workers during the coronavirus crisis.
The shark bit a paddle boarder's board Friday, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said.
Santa Cruz police will issue citations to non-essential businesses staying open during the coronavirus outbreak, the department said Sunday.
Santa Cruz County reported its first death due to the coronavirus Sunday: a man in his early 70s with an underlying health condition.
"You will also be able to comment online at the Zoning Administrator webpage beginning at 5pm on Friday, March 27th through 8am on April 1."
The Planning Commission's regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. is cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.
A man is found stabbed to death at a friend's home; a man is held at knifepoint at an ATM; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
The student is recovering well and was last on campus March 16, the University of California, Santa Cruz said.
Masks, goggles and face shields are needed.
"Outdoor exercise is encouraged while following safe distancing guidelines."
Police investigated and arrested a man on suspicion of attempted armed robbery.
The man was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Police say he pounded on peoples' doors, claiming he was dying.
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Funded by Measure H, Measure D, SB-1 Gas Tax and state grants, project is rehabilitating pavement on parts of River Street and Water Street.
As a reminder, the golf course is closed during this time and unauthorized use of this facility is prohibited.
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To avoid homelessness and loss of jobs and employment opportunities within the community, the Santa Cruz City Council approved Ordinance.
President Donald J. Trump gave his OK Sunday for the National Guard to help states hit hardest by the new coronavirus outbreak.
Residential and commercial tenants who can't pay due to coronavirus impacts are protected through May 31.
Violating the shelter-in-place order is a misdemeanor and some have not been complying, law enforcement officials say.
Santa Cruz County remains under a shelter-in-place order due to concerns about the new coronavirus.
The moratorium will remain in place through May 31.
The stockpile includes 10,000 recently donated by Facebook.
Eight more cases of the new coronavirus were reported Monday in Santa Cruz County.
A 35-year-old man was found with stab wounds and pronounced dead Saturday night at a friend's home, the sheriff's office said.
Santa Cruz County is a popular beach destination, but the county asks people to stay off beaches due to concerns over the new coronavirus.
The hotel or motel rooms would be used to house homeless in Santa Cruz County during the outbreak.
A former gang member pleads guilty to murder-related charges; a man is shot outside a home; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
Sneaker waves and rip currents are possible at Santa Cruz County beaches. Officials issued the second beach hazards statement of the week.
Santa Cruz County announced Friday a 15th patient had tested positive.
A South Lake Tahoe man facing 99 child sex abuse charges lived in cities throughout Santa Cruz County, the sheriff's office said.
With the current Shelter in Place order issued by the County, we do not have the capacity to handle incoming returns.