Environment

Talks Continue on Battery Energy Storage Systems

About 150 people gathered July 17 at the third in a series of meetings about proposed local Battery Energy Storage Systems.

Phoenix Rising

California State Parks has released a plan to rebuild campgrounds and ease access to Big Basin Redwoods State Park, our oldest state park.

Storage Wars

A series of public technical workshops will examine the role and risks of battery energy storage systems in modernizing the energy grid.

Pajaro River Levee Project at Risk After Trump Claws Back Funding

Millions of dollars already allocated to blue states have been steered to red states, affecting the Pajaro River Flood Management Project.

Elkhorn Forever Campaign Aims to Raise $12 Million

Elkhorn Forever will ensure the long-term health of Elkhorn Slough’s ecosystem, which is home to more than 700 species of plants and animals.

Pajaro River Watershed a Focus of New Resilience Program

The Pajaro River Watershed is participating in the Watershed Resilience Program, which will help prepare for the effects of climate change.

Part of SC Wharf Collapses, Two Rescued

Santa Cruz Police released this report: At approximately 12:44 p.m. today, a call was received reporting that the end of the Santa Cruz municipal...

Why Water-Saving Strategies Matter

With the drought officially over, it’s natural to think water conservation is, well, passé. But there are many good reasons to protect our water resources.

Toxic Chemicals Found in Local Waterways

City of Santa Cruz found high levels of a chemical that is lethal to Coho salmon species in a recent study Coho salmon, which once...

Examining the Aftermath of the Heavy Rainfalls in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County water resources managers urge everyone to conserve; the drought isn’t over

How Santa Cruz’s Climate Action Plan Addresses Climate Change

The ambitious plan includes reaching carbon neutrality by 2035, 10 years ahead of the rest of California

County Declares ‘Local Disaster’

With the second large-scale storm hitting in less than a week, supes ensure Santa Cruz County is prepared

Bridge Still Out

Hear Here

Dance the Blues Away

Get the Concept?

Healthy Holidays

Street Talk

Mission Critical

Switch It Up

An ocean view, pollution included

Talks Continue on Battery Energy Storage Systems

Phoenix Rising

Storage Wars

Pajaro River Levee Project at Risk After Trump Claws Back Funding

Elkhorn Forever Campaign Aims to Raise $12 Million

Pajaro River Watershed a Focus of New Resilience Program

Part of SC Wharf Collapses, Two Rescued

Why Water-Saving Strategies Matter

Toxic Chemicals Found in Local Waterways

Examining the Aftermath of the Heavy Rainfalls in Santa Cruz County

How Santa Cruz’s Climate Action Plan Addresses Climate Change

County Declares ‘Local Disaster’