.William S. Woodhams

The surfing competition at Steamer Lane draws crowds and surfers from around the world

On Monday night, UCSC group Students for Justice in Palestine held a vigil to mourn the Gazans killed by Israeli bombing and siege. Over a...

Meanwhile, the community weighs in on a 50-Year Plan for the iconic drive

Opponents Kalantari-Johnson and Schendledecker have different ideas for the lower westside neighborhood

Combatting homelessness is historically the county’s domain, but the one-time funding marked a paradigm shift in the city’s response to the homeless. The city created a three-year homeless response plan, which the city credits with its 30% drop in homelessness. A total of 74 people who participated in city programs moved to permanent housing in the city, county, and elsewhere—although it's unclear how many of those people maintained their housing, as the city does not have long term data on people who rehouse.

Construction will begin this week and continue through 2024

Santa Cruz County is accepting public input on how to spend the $26 million in settlement money