California is known for taking weeks to tally its ballots, causing uncertainty and frustration among voters. That could change with a faster turnaround under a new state law.

Scotts Valley Police Chief Steve Walpole plans to retire at the end of the month after 30 years of service in law enforcement ...

Santa Cruz County’s 2024 crop report shows local farm production up 13% — led by booming berry, nursery and produce yields — ...

Watsonville's Youth Poet Laureate to recognize poets, rappers, writers and spoken-word artists under the age of 20 for their literary accomplishments.

Nicole Coburn will succeed Carlos Palacios as Santa Cruz County's top non-elected official after serving as assistant county ...

A traffic hazard was reported at about 9:16 p.m. today at the intersection of E Cliff Dr and 9th Ave. in the Eastside / Live ...

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has hired a new county executive officer following Carlos Palacios’ retirement announcement in June. The new executive will be formally announced either ...

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