Santa Cruz County

The CoSMOs Adapts tool shows where flooding is likely and what might help reduce the cost of damage it causes.

KAZU reporters spoke with voters at the polls yesterday.

As the season’s first rains come to the area, local officials prepare for a wet winter. And, Watsonville Community Hospital leaders are considering service cuts to stabilize the budget.

A Kelvin wave has pushed local sea levels unusually high recently. And, with respiratory virus season upon the Central Coast, Santa Cruz County is telling people to mask up to protect the most vulnerable.

Monarchs are returning for their annual stay in Santa Cruz, and this winter’s El Niño could be challenging for the butterflies.

Santa Cruz County Clerk Tricia Webber says "voting naked" is a benefit both to the voter and elections staff.

Central Coast governments are bracing for a strong El Niño. And, the League of Women Voters hosts a Salinas candidate forum tonight.

Scientists can now predict harmful algal blooms that have killed whales and sea lions. And, the Santa Cruz County 2025 Crop Report shows a small rise in production value compared to the previous year.

In this week's round-up: 350 artists are participating in open studios this year, a Week Without Driving is underway, the Murray Street Bridge reopens to eastbound travelers, and more.

This weekend, the 41st annual open studios kicks off in Santa Cruz county. And, a bipartisan bill signed this week by Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to connect California farms to public institutions.