PRT Staff Reporters

June Meeting The 4th annual Future Firefighters Camp 2026 welcomed 20 children ages 6 to 13 for two weeks of activities in June. Each day focused on a different topic and included physical fitness, with a strong emphasis on fun. Tricia Flaherty, who organized the event, reported that the children and firefighters all had a […]

Santa Cruz County sheriff’s blotter for June-July 2026.

Quarterly update from South32 highlights July 22 council meeting.

Incumbent Adriana Olaiz and challenger Miguel Lopez are seeking the Democratic nomination for Santa Cruz County Justice of the Peace.

Incumbent Maya Donnelly faces challenger Sonia Sanchez in the July 21 primary election to be the Democratic party nominee. Here are the candidates’ responses to an email questionnaire from the PRT.

Here are the details for the 6 p.m. meeting, including a copy of the full agenda and information on how to attend in person or via Zoom.

Fireworks have been canceled due to unsafe weather conditions. Here’s the latest information on the rest of Saturday’s festivities.

Candidates must file petitions to run no later than Monday, July 6, at 5 p.m. to get on the Nov. 3 ballot. Here are the details.