Hospital Capacity In Santa Cruz Area: See Latest Numbers

Here's how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Santa Cruz County and across CA.

Health Services Agency Expands Leadership Team

Jennifer Herrera and Tiffany Cantrell-Warren will serve as assistant health services directors.

Visit Santa Cruz County Welcomes New Board Members

The board oversees the Tourism Marketing District budget and program of work.

Girl Scout Cookie Glut: Donate To 1st Responders In Santa Cruz

The pandemic changed how Santa Cruz County Girl Scouts approached cookie sales. Here’s how to get them into the hands of first responders.

Fireworks Near Me: Santa Cruz’s 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Santa Cruz.

$1K Prize Hidden On Santa Cruz Mountains Trail

The first clue was unveiled Thursday. See a map of where hikers should look and get ready to hit the trails.

Register Now For Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary July 4 Firecracker 5K

The annual run held at Harvey West Park in Santa Cruz will be the city's first official event since California reopened.

Blood Donations Needed In Santa Cruz Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a few blood drives soon in the Santa Cruz area.

Santa Cruz Public Libraries: Grab And Go STEAM: Make Your Own Electromagnet

Registration is required. Kits will be ready to pick up at a requested branch on July 14th.

Big Basin Restoration: Nature Center's Opening Marks Milestone

See what's on tap for next year amid a long and intensive road to restoration.

Visit Santa Cruz County Issues Summer Travel Advisory

Santa Cruz County is once again welcoming visitors for the season to enjoy the 29 miles of coastline and 14 state parks and beaches.

Iconic River Street Welcome Sign Taken Down

Critics of the sign shouldn't get their hopes up. Here's when you can expect the blue and yellow sign to be reinstalled.

Strawberry Moon In Santa Cruz: How To See The June Full Moon

The Strawberry Moon is the last supermoon of 2021. It will be visible here Thursday night and Friday before dawn.

4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Santa Cruz

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz County Fair 2021: Dates Set

Mark your calendar. The Santa Cruz County Fair is back this year.

Easy Oven-Roasted Salsa Verde: Cooking With Courtney

Nothing says "party" like a fresh bowl of roasted tomatillo salsa verde. Get the recipe for this zesty treat and grab your favorite chips!

North Coast Signage Helps Reduce Litter

New signs encourage all visitors to protect our beaches and coastal environment by packing out their trash and recyclables.

Cathy's Killer Chicken Salad: Reader Recipe Of The Week

A Patch reader shared her refreshing chicken salad recipe. Want to mix it up? Try it with salmon. Get the recipe.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Santa Cruz Area

The pandemic has impacted the U.S. blood supply. The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives soon in the Santa Cruz area.

County Debuts Public Vaccination Dashboard

The data will be updated every Monday.

6 Santa Cruz County Headlines To Know This Week

Don't miss these stories, from Pride celebrations to a major street camping ordinance passed in Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Rides Now Open Daily

Also: Here's when out-of-state residents will be eligible to swing by the iconic Santa Cruz amusement park.

1.6K Near Santa Cruz Struggle To Pay Utility Bills Amid Pandemic

People who owe utility companies could be in the dark soon. Will CA extend protections? Take Patch's survey and share your thoughts.

County Launches Housing Wave

The County is launching Rehousing Wave to support temporarily sheltered individuals and families in securing permanent housing.

Get Vaccine At Santa Cruz CVS? Super Bowl, Vacations May Await

Super Bowl tickets, cash and trips are among the gifts that could be given away to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations in Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives soon in the Santa Cruz area.

Santa Cruz To Host RedBall Urban Art Exhibit

The RedBall has been across the country and world, and it's coming soon to Santa Cruz County. Find out when you can snap a selfie with it.

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Santa Cruz Area

People who donate through the Red Cross between May 1 and 15 are eligible for an Amazon gift card.

Pure Water Soquel Pipeline Construction Begins In Santa Cruz On May 24

Conveyance construction for the Pure Water Soquel Project is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 24, in Santa Cruz.

5 Santa Cruz County Stories To Know This Week

From the mysterious noise heard 'round Santa Cruz County to an escalating effort to recall an embattled local official, don't miss out.

Chicken Chopped Salad + Mint, Dates: Cooking With Courtney

With a zesty and quick vinaigrette, parmesan and more, this refreshing, nourishing recipe is not your basic chopped salad. Get the recipe.

RTC Statement Regarding Future Rail Transit Planning

Working to improve transportation in any community can be quite challenging and Santa Cruz County is no exception.

County To Host Public Meeting On ADU Code Amendments

The meeting is open to stakeholders and interested members of the public May 11.

Santa Cruz Co. Offers $50 Cat Adoption After Rescue Of 47 Felines

The cats and kittens were found living in poor conditions in a small recreational vehicle.

Water Shortage Warning Begins In Santa Cruz

"When it doesn't rain — like this year — our supply is at risk," the city wrote.

More COVID-19 Vaccines Coming To Santa Cruz Thanks To Rite Aid

All California Rite Aid locations will now offer COVID-19 vaccine doses.

Santa Cruz County: Vaccine Interest Survey For The Homebound

Those interested in having medical professionals visit their home to administer a COVID-19 vaccine can visit the Public Health website.

FSA Seeks Handmade Cards To Give Seniors This Mother's Day

Brighten the days of senior citizens with a card to say "thinking of you," sent through the Family Service Agency of the Central Coast.

‘We're Coming For You'

For public health officials, its been a year of threats and menace.

SEE: 'Cigarette Surfbounds' Highlighted On Earth Day

A Bay Area duo is highlighting ocean pollution by showcasing surfboards made of cigarettes on Earth Day.

Santa Cruz County DMVs Reopen, With New Limits

After months of coronavirus closures, all remaining DMV offices in California will reopen Thursday, but with new rules in place.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.