150th Sparks Celebration
The savory aroma of Paradise Dogs, a hot dog booth on Main Beach, wafted through the air, mixing with the sounds of local funk music and conversation. Throughout the day of Oct. 1, thousands of community members stood on the makeshift stage located next to…
Putting Santa Cruz on the Map
Santa Cruz, known for its scenery, redwoods and notorious surf, may become home to a new national monument. Anna Eshoo, a representative for California’s 18th district which includes the Cotoni-Coast Dairies Property — an area south of the town of Davenport in Santa Cruz County…
‘Santa Cruz for Bernie’ on the Ballot
Just a few months ago, the small county of Santa Cruz generated a surprisingly large number. Fifty-nine percent of those who turned out in the California Democratic primary voted for Sen. Sanders, one of the largest margins in the state. Despite Sanders’ failure to win…
Redesign of Bus Lines
The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit Department (SCMTD) is asking the difficult questions before redesigning the bus system’s operating routes. “How do you balance serving as much of the county and at the same time providing service in those areas where you really know that you…
Houseless Advocates Challenge Ordinance
Beginning Dec. 9, anyone who receives a citation or is arrested in a city park, beach or any other location maintained by the City of Santa Cruz’s Parks and Recreation department will be subject to a misdemeanor charge upon returning to the same location….