Mike Rotkin, former mayor and an essential figure in Santa Cruz progressive activism, dies at 79
By Wallace Baine
As downtown Santa Cruz changes, longtime residents fear soaring rents and loss of community
By Max Chun
In Scotts Valley, dog owners and officials clash over proposed off-leash crackdown in city parks
By William S. Woodhams
Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, June 19-26
By Wallace Baine
Facing eviction in encampment sweeps, homeless residents along Pajaro River levee brace for uncertain future
By Tania Ortiz
This week in Santa Cruz County business: La Bahia now taking reservations, new hotel hires, rentals vs. condos
By Jessica M. Pasko
County watchdog strikes a positive tone, praising local government in grand jury reports
By Christopher J. Neely
Weekender: Woodies roll in, fighting fascism with laughs and Catamaran’s summer issue
By Wallace Baine
Scotts Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, June 19
By William S. Woodhams
County executive Carlos Palacios to step down in December
By Christopher J. Neely
'Turn this tide of tyranny': Monterey Bay elected officials underline support for immigrant communities amid raid pressure
By Tania Ortiz
Flood victims' lawyers in Pajaro levee lawsuit to seek tens of millions from state, local governments
By Christopher J. Neely