The City of Santa Cruz announced Wednesday that it has appointed Cassie Bronson as its next city attorney, with current City Attorney Tony Condotti heading toward retirement. Bronson is currently the assistant city attorney.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Business owners’ input sought ahead of 2026 sporting events; Seabright Social files for bankruptcy
In her weekly survey of local business, Jessica M. Pasko notes Santa Cruz County’s efforts to attract some of the visitors headed to nearby Santa Clara for next year’s Super Bowl and World Cup, bankruptcy for a business affected by the Murray Street Bridge closure and much more.
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In the Public Interest: Are the ‘No Kings’ protests more than just performative activism?
News to know and what’s on the agenda this week from around Santa Cruz County politics & policy.
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Santa Cruz County launches free service to alert property owners to possible real estate fraud
The Santa Cruz County recorder’s office has launched a free online service that helps alert property owners to potential real estate fraud.
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MHCAN failed to properly invoice county for ‘significant’ amount of money before closure
Santa Cruz County officials shed new light on why the Mental Health Client Action Network abruptly closed in August.
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What a government shutdown will mean for Californians, from Social Security to national parks
Social Security and Medicare benefits will keep flowing in a government shutdown, but federal employees will be working without pay and delays likely will occur across many services.
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The Renegades saved homes during CZU. Five years later, emergency responders still call it the wrong move.
Five years after the CZU fire, “The Renegades” of Bonny Doon are remembered as both heroes and cautionary tales — neighbors who defied evacuation orders to fight flames themselves, saving homes but igniting a debate over the risk of staying back.
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Capitola councilmember Melinda Orbach faces code-of-conduct complaint as city’s political turbulence deepens
Capitola’s year of political turmoil deepens as the city council weighs a misconduct complaint Thursday against first-term lawmaker Melinda Orbach, raising questions about the city’s leadership stability.
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Education, not local legislation, is best solution to e-bike concerns, Santa Cruz transportation board says
Santa Cruz transportation commissioners say education, not new local laws, is the best way to boost e-bike safety — urging state-level rules while police crack down on illegal high-speed models.
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County moves to ban retail sale of nitrous oxide, citing increased abuse among youth
Following recent police seizures and increased abuse among youth, Santa Cruz County supervisors advanced a ban on over-the-counter sales of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas or whippets. The ban would go into effect by early November.