Santa Cruz Patch

California is determining who is still eligible for the government benefit following the pandemic. trib.al/GJa4JHe

As California's war over land use authority rages on, critics of the state's housing quotas are turning to voters. trib.al/8ig4ocD

California was the first state to adopt a seal of biliteracy. Since then, almost all states have followed suit. trib.al/3Au8xtF

Check out a few of the houses currently on the market near you. trib.al/OA42IKK

Learning how to help keep your kids safe from cyber danger is crucial in this digital age. trib.al/LATbYPX

Save the date for August 19th. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch. trib.al/0bqHpRA

Save the date for August 19th. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch. trib.al/i0xaDoO

Save the date for August 19th. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch. trib.al/s0UuYWu

Save the date for August 19th. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch. trib.al/THDYeOe

From an 1884 roller coaster that crept along at 6 mph to the freaky fast Kingda Ka in New Jersey, Americans love the thrill of the plunge. trib.al/8RMDdyE

If the resolution passes, California would become the nation's first state to call for a convention about amending the U.S. Constitution. trib.al/GMBw126

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize our often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions. trib.al/R5xE4lf

This week's checkpoint will run from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. trib.al/LyIfWS1

COVID-related hospitalization rates jumped by 12.5 percent nationwide from July 23 to 29. "Basically, it's another version of Omicron." trib.al/XmVuh84

The report credits California for spending $350 million on its teacher residency program. trib.al/ZvKslNB

Here's what the U.S. Geological Survey has to say about the earthquake. trib.al/wKKF5da

On the market for a home in the Santa Cruz area? Check out our weekly real estate roundup. trib.al/n6gtyEP

Six new officers are expected to be hired each month starting in August. trib.al/amCaRV6

A recent report found that sexual harassment and discrimination complaints are often ignored across the CSU campuses. trib.al/hdXQkMV

Money may be donated to the Maui Strong Fund through the existing Hawaii Community Foundation or to a special Cal Fire fund. trib.al/BLtWDJu