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Goodbye Albert
Albert was taken from us by what is presumed to be a mountain lion. He had a long life for a peacock, living to be more than 20 years old and has become the mascot of Boulder Creek. When he arriv...
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No matter your opinion on the ballot measure, there’s a bigger picture
Running for California State Assembly District 29 are Stephanie Castro and incumbent Assemblymember Robert Rivas.  The boundaries for District 29 changed considerably as a result of the 2020 redistricting process. The new district includes all of San Benito County, eastern …
Supporters and opponents explain their positions on the controversial ballot measure
Whether Measure D passes or fails, here are all the parties who really control the railbanking decision
There’s a lot of speculation about the ballot measure, but here’s what it would really do
In a year of unprecedented turnover in the California Legislature, several lawmakers are trying to bequeath their seats to relatives and staff members. Critics say they're trying to game the system.
As millions in funding pour into various South County projects, the Pajaro Valley has become a critical inflection point
WATSONVILLE—The city of Watsonville will likely ask its residents to approve a half-cent sales tax increase in the November election that would raise the city’s sales tax to 9.75%—the most the municipality is allowed to tax its residents. The Watsonville …
Justin Cummings, Ami Chen Mills and Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson discuss housing, rent assistance and more.
Critics concerned about limiting public expression
Beach Flats’ Latinx population is demanding fair representation on the Santa Cruz City Council.
California has lost 25 percent of its newspapers and seen a circulation plummet over the past 15 years. A bill in the State Legislature, SB 911, could help.
District boundaries debated for Beach Flats and UC Santa Cruz.
District 4 residents want rent help, higher wages, affordable housing.
Help with rent, wages and solutions for the unhoused were top of mind.
Former Santa Cruz County Clerk Gail Pellerin is running for the 28th Assembly District in the upcoming June 7 primary after receiving the nod from current representative Mark Stone, who is reportedly not seeking reelection. Over the past few months, …
At the moment, it seems that there is a very small number of Watsonville residents that have a grasp of the enormous question they will face in the November election. That is extremely troubling. Come Nov. 8, Watsonville voters will …
SANTA CRUZ—The fate of Santa Cruz County’s rail line is now in the hands of the voters. The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted 4-0 to place on the June 7 ballot an initiative which, if successful, …
Travel, food, true crime politics—there’s a show for everyone. Here are some top-rated podcasts that focus on some aspect of California culture.
County leaders say approval would not rule out future rail.
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