The Work of Politics

On February 17th, thousands of people around the country expressed their anger and disgust with Elon Musk and Donald Trump's lawless actions. In Santa Cruz over 1000 people came out in force. The event was organized by 50501 and Indivisible.

At Grey Bears’ third annual Senior Speed Dating event, more than 90 people age 55 and older registered and about 40 attended — likely because of the rainy afternoon, organizers said.

Close to 100 people gathered on February 15 in Moss Landing to voice their concern and demand better information about the fire that tore through a battery storage facility at the Moss Landing Power Plant on Jan. 16.

As plans sharpen for the Coastal Rail Trail and connected paths through Watsonville, Watsonville City Council members recently reiterated their support for improved transportation to area beaches and Pajaro Valley High School.

After more than 200 emails and about 25 residents’ rail trail opinions at a Capitola City Council meeting on February 13, the council delayed a decision on two options for a paved path along Park Avenue.

With the overwhelming approval of Measure Q, formally known as the “Santa Cruz County Safe Drinking Water, Clean Beaches, Wildfire Risk Reduction and Wildlife Protection Act,” County staff and partners are establishing the structure necessary to fulfill voters’ vision, including …

As a small city operating with only 6.5% of its residents’ property tax revenue, Scotts Valley faces significant financial challenges in providing essential services. However, thanks to the support of our community, we are moving forward with renewed optimism.

During the post-pandemic rebound, and with the addition of Target, money flooded back into municipal coffers. However, in recent months, the City of Scotts Valley has watched as its sales tax revenue declined somewhat.

Community Bridges recently announced the promotion of Dana Wagner, who has been selected as senior program director for Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County, marking a full-circle moment in her distinguished career in nutrition and community service.

With Trump threatening to eliminate the Department of Education, we take a deep dive into what it does, what would happen to local schools and programs if it was cut, and how local schools are coping with the current climate …

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday rejected a pair of staff recommendations to cut roughly 100 teacher and school employee positions, a move district officials said will cause greater financial peril in the future.

Nearly eight years after taking the helm at Cabrillo College, President Matt Wetstein has announced his retirement.

Amy Red Feather from Native Animal Rescue of Santa Cruz County reminds valley residents that her team is ready to pick up small injured animals if you are unable to take them yourself to the facility located at 1855 17th …

A recent "winter warmer" hike at Quail Hollow Ranch County Park featured plenty of blue sky and birdsong.

As we begin this new year, I’m honored to step into the role of Fifth District Supervisor, representing the vibrant and resilient communities of San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, and beyond. From the redwoods to the riverbanks, the unique character …

An Alabama-based company with more than 70 greenhouse growing facilities across the U.S. has agreed to pay back lost wages and other payments to eight farmworkers to resolve six unfair labor practice charges filed with the California Agricultural Labor Relations …

Trust is not built on words alone—it is forged through action, teamwork, and empathy. This holds true in times of prosperity, but is even more critical during hardship and crisis. Few experiences unite people like the shared journey from loss …