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November 16, 2023
O’Neill Cold Water Classic BeginsÂ
The surfing competition at Steamer Lane draws crowds and surfers from around the world
October 16, 2023
Vigil For Palestinians Held At UCSC
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...
October 11, 2023
West Cliff Construction Faces Troubling Delays
Meanwhile, the community weighs in on a 50-Year Plan for the iconic drive
October 4, 2023
The Candidates Running For District 3
Opponents Kalantari-Johnson and Schendledecker have different ideas for the lower westside neighborhood
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September 20, 2023
One-Time Homelessness Funding Ending
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.
September 13, 2023
Two-Way Traffic to Return to West Cliff
Construction will begin this week and continue through 2024
September 7, 2023
County Uses Settlement Money To Fight Opioid Crisis
Santa Cruz County is accepting public input on how to spend the $26 million in settlement money