Santa Cruz Hopes to Become ‘the Cleanest County in California’
A coalition of cities, school districts, business orgs, state agencies and congresspeople hope to eliminate trash and illegal dumping countywide.
Santa Cruz to Hire Watsonville’s City Manager
Watsonville City Manager Matt Huffaker is headed for Santa Cruz. The City Council is expected to appoint Huffaker to the city manager’s position on Nov. 9. His start date would be Jan. 3.
Bay Area health officials call for full school reopenings
Ten local health officers from the San Francisco Bay Area released a recent statement endorsing the full reopening of schools this fall.
Santa Cruz Manager Announces Retirement
Martin Bernal has been with the city for nearly two and half decades.
Trial Begins in Santa Cruz County et al v. Bureau of Cannabis Control et al
Some cities may not having standing to sue, the judge said.
California Announces $30 Million in Cannabis Social Equity Grants
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) and the Bureau of Cannabis Control have announced a $30 million grant program for cannabis entrepreneurs disproportionately affec
Santa Cruz Passes Measure Decriminalizing Psychedelics
The City still does not support the sale of psychedelics.
Map: These Cities Are Considering Decriminalizing Psychedelics
Six months ago, Denver became the first city in the U.S. to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms and peyote. Oakland, California soon followed. Now, more than 100 cities could do the same.
State AG Joins Pot Shop’s Delivery Suit Against Santa Cruz County
The motion opens a new front in the battle over statewide deliveries.
Cities and Counties Deal With a Rush on Evictions
California communities are witnessing a rush on evictions and rent raises ahead of statewide protections that go into effect Jan. 1.