Monterey County officials have yet to release a final report detailing how the last of the $20 million in state money for ...

Watsonville residents could pay more for water, trash and sewer staring July 1. The fee hikes are needed to pay for repairs, city leaders said.

Two projects, on River Street and Center Street, are expected to add 279 apartments for low-income households in Downtown ...

Starting April 1, Housing Matters ended Day Services program on Coral Street in Santa Cruz, making it harder for homeless people ...

City leaders want residents to be smarter with electric bikes. Santa Cruz City Council approved age restrictions and fines for e-bikes ...

A local developer has sued the County of Santa Cruz after the Planning Commission in January tabled considering it for approval. A rendering shows the proposed building. (Workbench) LIVE OAK >> Two ...

SANTA CRUZ >> As state laws severely restrict local elected officials from blocking or changing new housing developments, Santa Cruz planning staff have drafted a guide for developers to build more ...

The June primary election includes races for Santa Cruz Mayor, Santa Cruz City Council and Santa Cruz County Supervisor. (Amaya Edwards — Santa Cruz Local file/CatchLight Local) SANTA CRUZ >> Hours ...

Some trustees, parents and staff have been pushing to have a formal discussion about school closures. The topic could be on the March 18 board meeting agenda. (Amaya Edwards — Santa Cruz ...

The Mental Health Client Action Network clubhouse has been shuttered since August. (Amaya Edwards — Santa Cruz Local/CatchLight Local file) SANTA CRUZ >> Months after nonprofit Mental Health Client ...

The iconic surfing monument at West Cliff Drive near famous surfing spot Steamer’s Lane. A female counterpart is proposed for East Cliff Drive. (Nik Altenberg — Santa Cruz Local file) SANTA CRUZ >> A ...