Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County Deputy Health Officer David Ghilarducci reacts to the end of the national COVID-19 public health emergency, which was lifted today.

As our region faces an ongoing natural disaster, communities in the Santa Cruz Mountains are still struggling to recover from one that’s nearly three years old. The CZU fires destroyed 911 homes in 2020. To date, only 24 have been rebuilt. We speak with Santa Cruz County Supervisor Bruce McPherson about the slow recovery in his district.

Communities along the Pajaro river narrowly avoided disaster, as aging levees struggled to hold back catastrophic flood waters during January’s relentless storms. Despite decades of neglect and a growing awareness of the levees’ dire condition, a permanent fix is still years away.

As many prepare to celebrate the holidays, local health officials are asking residents to be vigilant as they spend time with friends and family.

On June 7th, Santa Cruz County voters will weigh in on the future of the rail corridor between Santa Cruz and Watsonville. Mark Mesiti-Miller of No Way Greenway spoke with KAZU News in opposition to Measure D.This is one of a three-part series on Measure D.

On June 7th, Santa Cruz County voters will weigh in on the future of the rail corridor between Santa Cruz and Watsonville. Jack Brown of Yes Greenway spoke with KAZU News in support of Measure D.This is one of a three-part series on Measure D.

On June 7th, Santa Cruz County voters will weigh in on the future of the rail corridor that runs between Santa Cruz and Watsonville. Guy Preston, the director of the county's transportation commission, answered some basic questions about railbanking and the future of the rail corridor.This is one of a three-part series on Measure D.

The Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission is going to discuss strategies to preserve the North County rail corridor at its meeting Thursday morning. They include a contentious option that Roaring Camp Railroads says threatens its business.

For months, survivors of last year’s CZU fires in the Santa Cruz mountains have demanded the county ease the strict geological requirements that have stymied their ability to rebuild their homes. Earlier this month, the county announced a new pathway forward that aims to address their concerns.

Tricia Webber thought she would have more time to prepare for her first election as Santa Cruz County Clerk and Registrar of Voters. After all, election…