California Local Newsletters

California’s water woes.

Some say California equals suburbia, but the truth is more nuanced.

Weather anomalies caused by the climate crisis suck. Even if they involve sledding.

The Word of the Month perfectly summarizes the overall trend that sees so much of the online world mired in sewage. Plus: Impending tech crash? And: Should Google be broken up?

Thirty African Americans who made the world a better place.

Start spreading the news...and stop supporting disinformation.

Though the climate crisis can seem overwhelming, there are steps individuals can take to make a difference.

Santa Cruz County’s long history of disasters proves that recovery is not only possible but certain.

Reading the past and predicting the future.

Here's how to be fully armed to defend yourself as the storm-train continues to deliver numerous threats of destruction.

A look back at the past year in Explainers and photos—and a look ahead.

Shades of evergreen and sunsets of gold.

Santa Cruz County gets an early holiday gift.

Call us early adaptors here in the Golden State.

In the wake of the election, we’re tidying up our government directories.

The story behind how California became a state.

As the holiday season kicks off, so does Santa Cruz Gives, a program that benefits 63 local groups.

It’s all over but the counting...

Veterans Day is Nov. 11, but for some, it's always the right time to serve those who served.

Big changes are coming to downtown Santa Cruz, no matter how the voting goes Nov. 8.