Santa Cruz is making progress on housing. San Luis Obispo and Berkeley show how clearer rules, faster review and better planning could help it do more.

Santa Cruz County has planned for thousands of new homes, but only a fraction have reached permits. This article examines why.

The City of Santa Cruz is seeking community members to play a direct role in local government by applying for various boards, commissions, and committees.

Learn about Resilient Coast Santa Cruz 2.0, a new project creating neighborhood-scale coastal adaptation plans for the next 20 years for West Cliff, Main Beach, Cowell Beach, East Cliff and Seabright Beach.

Santa Cruz City Council has approved the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Workforce Development grant, unlocking a transformative opportunity for local youth and businesses.

Exciting news! The City of Santa Cruz has been awarded nearly $8 million from NOAA through the Climate Resilience Regional Challenge!

UC Santa Cruz receives over $2M for education and training programs as part of a $71.1M federal grant to the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation and local partners.

Want to share your thoughts on Santa Cruz and shape the future of the city? Here’s your opportunity!

Have you seen the new black and white E-bikes around town? They’re all over Santa Cruz and here to stay!

With help from Apple and several grants, the City of Santa Cruz is outpacing other coastal cities to meet affordable housing mandates.