Santa Cruz Local wants you to decide what the local candidates talk about as they compete for your vote in the Nov. 8 election. This year, Santa Cruz Local’s team conducted nearly 300 interviews and collected 150 online survey responses from Santa Cruz County residents. In this episode, we hear from residents about why they care about these issues. We’ll hear voices not normally heard by local government or local media.
A plan to make Santa Cruz carbon neutral by 2035 was adopted by the Santa Cruz City Council on Tuesday. The plan follows a state mandate to reduce carbon emissions by at least 40% by 2030 compared with 1990 levels, and it includes a goal to phase out the use of natural gas in homes. It also promotes denser housing near transit, electric-vehicle adoption and more infrastructure for walking, cycling and electric transportation.
Election results for the District 4 Santa Cruz County supervisor race are expected to update through Tuesday night and later in the week. Official results are expected when the election is certified in early July.