New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Morning Lookout: What the new stay-at-home order means for Santa Cruz residents, businesses and more
Register for the compelling Kraw Lecture featuring Nobel Leureate Carol W. Greider, who will discuss telomeres, the…
Who gets the vaccine first in California? Gov. Newsom outlines plan
As California clamps down amid a daunting coronavirus surge, the state will begin placing its first vaccine orders Friday, officials announce.
Before he sheds title, Santa Cruz mayor to hand out keys to city to NFL rookie, county clerk, others
To whom will Justin Cummings hand a “key to the city”? It’s a group that includes NFL rookie Ashtyn Davis, pro skateboarder Raven Tershy, those who make up the molecular lab at UCSC and one of the area’s most well-known community activists.
COVID TODAY: As we move back into orange Wednesday, county cautions that safety is still essential
The news you need to know today about COVID-19 in Santa Cruz County, including deaths, hospitalizations, positivity rate and vaccine updates.
Morning Lookout: Leaders outraged over possible cause of jail outbreak, sports returns
Interview with local artist Irene Juarez O’Connell and MAH’s upcoming free exhibition opening, Community is Collective…
FAQ: How Gov. Newsom’s regional stay-at-home order impacts Santa Cruz County
The new regional stay-at-home order is different from the first order that came in the early days of the pandemic. Here are answers to some of the questions Santa Cruzans might have:
No inmates test positive for COVID-19 after officer outbreak, sheriff’s office says
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has received negative COVID-19 test results for all of its 300-plus inmates, a spokesperson said Thursday. But public defenders and inmate advocates say their faith in jail safety is still shaken.
Santa Cruz police seek public’s help in finding shooting suspect
Officers found the 33-year-old victim in a campsite on a hillside in Sycamore Grove, police said in a Facebook post. The man’s injuries were not life-threatening.
Recovery flashback: Recalling the day Watsonville rocked with joy and relief
THE HERE & NOW: The upcoming ‘Love You Madly’ benefit virtual event connects back to a landmark benefit concert during another time of crisis in Santa Cruz County.

