For Santa Cruz County, the data shows some progress, but some glaring issues as well. The state reports from the 2024 Point in Time Count that 1,850 people were counted as homeless, up 2.5% from ...

In today's newscast, officials say homeless services in the city of Santa Cruz are safe from federal budget cuts. And, new ...

By all accounts, Rose Kuras was somebody who did not have a lot, but she gave way more. She resided in a senior apartment, lived off Social Security checks and traveled by bus because she did not ...

Santa Cruz County is expanding its homeless services with two new programs launched by the Association of Faith Communities in Watsonville. One program offers secure overnight parking, while the ...

SANTA CRUZ — While authorities countywide touted this year’s homeless tally as a win, which held nearly steady after a dramatic reduction a year earlier, state grant authorities were less ...

The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday denied a second appeal filed by resident Catalina Torres asking councilmembers to ...

Hazardous surf and “life-threatening conditions for beachgoers” prompted water rescues and beach closures Saturday near Capitola and Santa Cruz. By 1 p.m., Capitola police sent out email and ...

The City of Santa Cruz begins street sweeping parking bans today as aprt of a pilot program. Vehicle tows are possible in ...

Good morning! It’s Mar. 13 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… A couple of showers in Watsonville / Pajaro Today will be clouds and sunshine with a couple of showers; cool; there can be ...