“Food insecurity is a daily reality for far too many families in Santa Cruz County,” said Second Harvest Food Bank CEO Erica ...

"We celebrate this progress while recognizing that the work is far from over," write Amber Williams and Edison Jensen from Janus of Santa Cruz in a Guest Commentary. "Continued investment in harm ...

California Highway Patrol Santa Cruz says at least one person is dead after a single-vehicle crash on Monday.

Video shows stolen car slam into Watsonville home; 4 juveniles detained ...

The California Association of Food Banks reports as much as a 40% increase in demand for food compared to last year at this ...

Mendez, 40, reportedly had spinal surgery. His quarter-horse mount suffered fatal injuries in a race at the Orange County ...

A breached levee is the latest flood problem.

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors will review a report on Tuesday detailing the release of 21 jail inmates to ICE custody last year, marking a significant increase from previous years.

Clearing the Coral Street encampment days before the point-in-time count won’t house anyone — it just hides the problem, writes Food Not Bombs founder. By scattering unhoused people out of sight, the ...

Around Santa Cruz County politics & policy, including a look ahead at what's on upcoming agendas for local elected officials and commissions.