A grand jury report highlights the lack of training and enforcement in Santa Cruz County to combat human trafficking, urging better collaboration and public awareness.

The Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury's latest report focused on human trafficking, stating that more focus is needed to recognize and prevent trafficking in the county.

Santa Clara County has appointed an assistant director and veteran social worker to lead its embattled child welfare agency as it implements changes brought on by investigations from both the ...

Kenosha County Board Supervisors toured the Kenosha County Human Services Building construction site at 3500 52nd St. Monday to see firsthand the work completed thus far.

That means the proposal, which is being considered by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, could cost $194.5 million per mile of track.

Ex-Santa Cruz County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr got a 10-year sentence for a multi-million dollar embezzlement. She must also pay $51.8 million in restitution.

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors announced on June 19 that County Executive Officer Carlos J. Palacios will retire in December 2025, after nearly 10 years of service.

SANTA CRUZ — A 78-year-old Santa Cruz man was killed in a weekend crash along Highway 17 that involved at least three vehicles and sent several people to the hospital.