“Cigarette butts are toxic, they're useless and they're everywhere." What to know about the first-of-its-kind ban.
The 2-cent-per-ounce tax was approved by voters in November.
One of its national weather centers in Monterey could be impacted again.
"One of the largest swell events" in decades severed the end of the pier. Officials address rebuilding, and a timeline to reopen the rest.
The independent state agency controls coastal construction by regulating land use along the state's shoreline.
"Within Santa Cruz County, coastal wetland habitat is just so rare," said Baker.
One supervisor said that the county is "prioritizing public safety" with this action.
Biden approved Newsom's request for a major disaster declaration due to storm damage in nine California counties.
Santa Cruz County could lose the money because the Board of Supervisors failed to agree on a design plan for the trail.
Both e-bikes and scooters will be restricted in most sidewalks and parks.
The county is awaiting disaster reimbursements that date back to 2017.
For Nikia Chaney, the sole full-time Black faculty member at Cabrillo College, the experience is personal.
"We hope to hear from a diverse and representative group of county residents over age 40."
The first installment of property tax bills was mailed to residents last month, and payments are due on Dec. 11. Here's what to know.
"The policy allows and encourages the continued use of artificial intelligence in County operations while providing guidelines."
With personal income growth stagnant and prices still rising, California's economy is trailing many national trends.
The agency was awarded a $20.4 million federal grant to help pay for the buses.
Santa Cruz County currently has one crisis stabilization unit. The facility is often on "Code Red" — no new admissions due to staffing.
Law enforcement agencies use technologies like Amazon Ring to request footage from users.
Assistance is still available through Thursday for damage sustained by storms from before Jan. 31
"The ocean was crashing pretty violently over West Cliff and apparently dropping rocks on cars," says neighbor Greg Sanders.
The center, located at Capitola City Hall, aims to provide individual, specialized services for businesses affected by storms, at no charge.
FEMA will coordinate relief efforts to Santa Cruz County and other nearby counties like Santa Clara, Monterey and San Mateo.
According to county officials, the storms have wrought upwards of $21 million in road damage and nearly $7 million in park damage.
With its reservoirs 90% full and per-person water usage exceeding state standards, the city is exempt from new restriction.
The signs don't go in blue bins.
The polls are closed in Santa Cruz, and voters have had their say.
Californians have a handful of decisions to make Tuesday.
Along with the important races on the ballot, voters are paying close attention to local measures.
Cumminsg shares why he is running for Santa Cruz County Supervisor District 3.
All available CHP officers will be patrolling the streets to catch impaired motorists and other traffic violators.
The move marks the next major step in fulfillment of the three-year plan.
The city said she will work closely with the homeless response plan and lead programs and administrative functions.
Chen Mills shares why she is running for Santa Cruz County Supervisor District 3.
Kalantari-Johnson shares why she is running for Santa Cruz County Supervisor District 3.
A look at what Patch is following and information on where to cast your vote.
The County will use the money to convert hotels into 20 permanent housing sites.
Trevethan Avenue will remain closed to through traffic with a detour in place during weekday construction hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
They believe if 'Our Downtown Our Future' qualifies for the November 2022 ballot it would significantly delay the downtown library project.
The certification process uses a data-driven approach to assess communities’ efforts in protecting the ocean.