Santa Cruz County

Head Start programs will continue running in Santa Cruz County through the end of the month despite the government shutdown. And, a state bill was set to create the first farmland access program in California. Then it was vetoed.

Federal workers in the region are now facing the government shutdown. And, Santa Cruz County stands to lose millions of dollars from federal cuts.

A new report says a commuter train in Santa Cruz County would cost $4.3 billion—far higher than previous estimates. But the head of the Regional Transportation Commission says it is still viable.

Santa Cruz County's Commission for the Environment hosted its third and final meeting about battery energy storage systems, and PG&E announces a June 2026 restart date for the Elkhorn battery facility in Moss Landing.

Residents and business owners in historic Capitola Village have sued PG&E over an explosion that destroyed an apartment building, and, they say, exposed ongoing risks.

Homelessness numbers in Santa Cruz County are the lowest they’ve been in over a decade, and the cause of a fire that started yesterday in San Benito County is currently under investigation.

After months of delays, the first units for an interim housing project were delivered this week in Watsonville. Plus, former Vice President Kamala Harris says no to a gubernatorial run.

The National Weather Service lifted its tsunami advisory from Monterey north to Sonoma County.

Santa Cruz County’s employment outlook isn't doing so well. And, as the new school year approaches, Monterey County schools are facing a nearly $25 million federal funding freeze to key programs that help students and their families.

An underwhelming takeaway from a recent Moss Landing Vistra battery fire report. Plus, universal pre-K kicks off during the 2025-26 school year for Monterey Bay area families.