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Heed These 2026 Laws

A wide range of new California laws take effect in 2026, covering labor rights, housing, education, public safety, consumer protections, and animal welfare. Here’s what you need to know.
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January 6, 2026

County announces new probation chief

Santa Cruz County has named Sandra Mendez as its next chief probation officer, bringing more than 20 years of experience in community-based justice and corrections leadership to the role.
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County Looks at New Battery Law

In the wake of the Moss Landing battery fire, Santa Cruz County supervisors will review proposed rules governing large-scale battery energy storage systems, focusing on safety, land use, and environmental protections.
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Watsonville names new fire chief

The City of Watsonville has appointed longtime firefighter Corey Schaefer as its new fire chief, following the retirement of Chief Rudy López.
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The Wednesday Lifeline

The Veterans Meal and Pantry Program operates entirely on volunteers and donations, providing food and connection to veterans every Wednesday without government funding.
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Scam Alert!

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Breaking the Cycle

Planned Pethood works to proactively prevent the suffering of hundreds of thousands of stray and unhoused animals with low-cost spay and neuter services in Santa Cruz County.
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Path to Literacy

Formed in 2016, Live Like Coco Foundation not only gets books into the hands of students who need them, it also strengthens the idea that a book is a gift.
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Tracks Derailed

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) on Thursday approved a plan to develop an interim bicycle and pedestrian trail.
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Tons of Toxics at Moss Landing

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Fortifying the ‘Blue Wall’

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Give a Hoot

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Hands-on Initiative

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