Opinion

As long-time elected representatives for the northernmost and southernmost reaches of Santa Cruz County, we believe the community conversation over the Rail Trail should be thoughtful, respectful, and inclusive. We have sought to model those ideals both through our respective roles within county and...

I often start this monthly column with a true story about my experiences as a parent. Writing about my own parenting challenges is like giving myself free therapy. I relive memories of difficult situations, work through my emotions in a safe environment (my office,...

Supervisors Update: Marching Towards a Cleaner Future By: Felipe Hernandez As we stride into March, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors is delighted to unveil plans for the inaugural "Santa Cruz County Cleanup Day," an initiative aimed at enhancing the beauty and cleanliness of our...

Three years ago, California did something truly remarkable and forward-looking by approving historic legislation that allocated a record $6 billion to bring equitable and affordable high-speed broadband service to all Californians.  The multi-year investment aimed to close the digital divide by building the largest “Middle...

Santa Cruz County Budget & Roads Funding On June 4, 2024, the Board of Supervisors (BOS) approved a $1.1 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, reflecting a roughly 6% reduction from the previous year. This budget, shaped by seven federally declared natural disasters in the...