Santa Cruz County Statewide Articles


Troubled Juvenile Hall Gets Another Lifeline After Judge Punts Decision on Closure

Superior Court Judge Miguel Espinoza is seemingly swayed by having no good alternatives for where the roughly 230 youths housed in the Downey facility should go instead.

ASAP Rocky Lawyer Says Gun Used in Alleged Hollywood Shooting Was Music Video Prop

Prosecutors began laying out their case Friday against hip-hop star ASAP Rocky, aka Rakim Mayers, in a 2021 shooting incident in Hollywood. If convicted, Mayers faces nearly 20 years in prison.

Residents on Alert After Loose Wolf Dogs Attack Pets in Sacramento

The dogs have reportedly attacked two pets since getting loose this week.

Risk of Debris Flow Increases for Recent Burn Areas of L.A. County

There is now a 10% to 20% chance of significant debris flow for sensitive recently burned areas of L.A. County; that's up from an earlier estimate of 5% to 10%.

San Jose Moves Ahead on Temporary Housing, Breaks Ground on Seventh Tiny Home Facility

SAN JOSE WILL add a seventh tiny home site to its temporary housing stock, giving dozens of people a roof over their head come fall.After more than two years, the Cherry Avenue tiny homes project is about to begin construction, …

Army Corps of Engineers Surveys Damage From Palisades, Eaton Fires Before Cleanup Begins

The fire left behind thousand of charred homes and an untold amount of debris that needs to be removed.

Review: Aguilar’s Rich Images of Native Californians Comprise ‘Born of the Bear Dance’

It takes a dynamic Native American art exhibit at the Oakland Museum of California to remind one of the importance of land acknowledgements. Sometimes derided as progressive virtue-signaling, the practice provides a small but crucial service in recognizing that the …

Half Moon Bay Shooting Memorial Designs Unveiled on 2nd Anniversary Deadly Rampage

Several visions for a memorial marking the mass shooting of seven farmworkers in Half Moon Bay were displayed on the second anniversary of the deadly rampage.On Jan. 23, 2023, the small coastal town was rocked when farmworker Chunli Zhao allegedly …

Enrollment Sagging, Sonoma State University to Eliminate Staff and Programs to Save $24M

Sonoma State University announced that its intercollegiate athletics programs are being discontinued, several academic departments and majors are being eliminated and dozens of faculty members are being laid off to address a budget deficit of nearly $24 million.The university in …

Their Restaurants Survived the Eaton Fire, but Without Customers Will They Survive Its Aftermath?

Rotting food, damaged equipment and the loss of devoted customers are part of the uncertain future for Eaton fire restaurant survivors Bulgarini and Nancy's Greek after their Altadena neighborhood burned around them.

Genesis Invitational Moves to Torrey Pines Because of L.A. Fires Near Riviera Country Club

Torrey Pines Golf Course will host the Genesis Invitational next month after the PGA Tour moved the tournament from Riviera Country Club due to the deadly Palisades fire.

Health Providers Gird for Immigration Crackdown

In his return to the White House this week, President Donald Trump issued a flurry of executive orders on immigration, including declaring an emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, suspending refugee admissions, and calling to roll back birthright citizenship.

OUSD Budget Woes Prompt County Intervention as District Projected to ‘Run Out of Cash’

The Oakland Unified School District could run out of cash by November if the district’s Board of Education doesn’t act to close massive budget deficits projected for this school year and next.In a letter sent to OUSD on Tuesday, Alameda …

Riverside Police Launch Investigation After Officer Seen Smashing Skateboard in Viral Video

The Riverside Police Department acknowledged that one of its officers damaged a skateboard in a viral video seen more than 370,000 times online.

L.A. County D.A. Will Not Charge Marilyn Manson in Rape, Domestic Violence Cases

L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman announced he will not charge Marilyn Manson, a.k.a. Brian Warner, in cases of alleged domestic violence and rape.

Vanessa Bryant Announces Kobe and Gianna Mural Book Right Before 5-Year Anniversary of Helicopter Crash

Vanessa Bryant is writing a book highlighting 100-plus murals that honor her husband, Kobe, and daughter, Gianna, who died in a helicopter crash five years ago Sunday.

After 7-Month Investigation, California Water Agency Set to Decide Fate of Top Manager

After months of investigations, the Metropolitan Water District's board is set to decide the fate of General Manager Adel Hagekhalil.

What a US Exit From the WHO Means for Global Health

For decades, the United States has held considerable power in determining the direction of global health policies and programs. President Donald Trump issued three executive orders on his first day in office that may signal the end of that era, …

What a US Exit From the WHO Means for Global Health

For decades, the United States has held considerable power in determining the direction of global health policies and programs. President Donald Trump issued three executive orders on his first day in office that may signal the end of that era, …

‘We Need to Do Better’: Silicon Valley Wages Lag Cost of Living — And It’s Getting Worse

SANTA CLARA COUNTY’S ballooning cost of living has exploded.Cost of living in the county is increasing at a faster rate than wages across all income levels. While its median income has gone up nearly 75% over the past 10 years, …

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