Cabrillo College has addressed seven of eight violations for patient safety and student learning in its dental hygiene ...

Dominican Hospital nurses rallied in front of the medical center on Tuesday, one month after layoff notices were sent to 20 ...

The City of Santa Cruz has prevailed in a lawsuit that challenged its voter-approved sugary beverage tax. An appeal is ...

Property owners in Felton Fire Protection District to vote on an annual charge to help the embattled district secure a future ...

A proposal for 52 below-market-rate homes beside the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line in Capitola is expected to break ground in November 2026.

An anonymous source finishes up paperwork after a day of working at their dental office on June 23. (Amaya Edwards — Santa Cruz Local/CatchLight Local) APTOS >> A toxic work environment. Excluded from ...

More than 100 elected positions to represent Santa Cruz County residents are up for grabs in the Nov. 3 general election.

Applications for an exemption tot he Measure C parcel tax are due by July 24. Eligible homeowners must provide income and ...

The City of Capitola will be home to a future female surfer statue originally planned for Pleasure Point. (Alexandria Bordas — Santa Cruz Local file) CAPITOLA >> After months of navigating pushback ...

People hold signs rallying against Flock Safety surveillance cameras during public comment at a Santa Cruz City Council meeting on Jan. 13, 2026. (B. Sakura Cannestra — Santa Cruz Local) SANTA CRUZ >> ...

Capitola Police lease 10 cameras from security company Flock Safety that capture license plates of passing vehicles. (Amaya Edwards — Santa Cruz Local/CatchLight Local) CAPITOLA>> Throughout 2024 and ...

The San Lorenzo River is the City of Santa Cruz’s largest water source. It represents about 45% of the water supply. (Kara Meyberg Guzman — Santa Cruz Local) SANTA CRUZ COUNTY >> Since California’s ...