To reduce air and noise pollution in the city of Santa Cruz, an ordinance prohibiting the use of gas-powered landscaping ...

Good Times editor Brad Kava shares his thoughts about the 50th Anniversary of Good Times, plus a quote, a photo, and good ...

A historic building in Watsonville could see some changes — including new entrances, reconfigured parking and a new sculpture patio — if the Watsonville Planning Commission approves a design review ...

Last week, the Santa Cruz City Council adopted a structurally balanced, thoughtful and forward-looking budget that reflects our shared values and prepares our community for the future. The $534 ...

The Capitola City Council on Thursday told city staff to develop a Wharf Master Plan with a restaurant, lifeguard tower and ...

The Santa Cruz City Council made history today in the saga of tobacco regulations, voting unanimously to pass a first-of-its-kind ban on filtered cigarette sales.

Despite strong opposition from some neighbors, the Santa Cruz City Council approved a six-story housing development at 530 ...

Palacios, 63, announced his retirement on Thursday, but has committed to staying on the job until December, giving the county ...

When the news broke that Mike Rotkin died Wednesday at his home in Santa Cruz, the outpouring of tributes from grieving friends and colleagues was overwhelming and immediate. Several days later, the ...

Santa Ana residents and protesters watch the Santa Ana City Council meeting from the overflow area outside the front entrance of council chambers in Santa Ana on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

On June 17, 2025, Santa Barbara’s City Council officially adopted the revision of the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as per the recommendation of the California State Fire Marshall. This marks a major ...

Residents packed the Santa Ana City Council chambers Tuesday night to criticize the police department for turning on its own residents at recent anti-ICE demonstrations.