The 831

An independent journalism collective in Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties representing The 831.

Investigative and breaking coverage of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties — civic reporting that makes power visible and keeps our communities informed.

Trusted local weather forecasts and coastal conditions from meteorologist Lee Solomon — science, surf, and safety for the Central Coast.

Stories from the land, ocean, and atmosphere of California’s Central Coast — translating climate data, ecological change, and resilience into local human stories.

Stories from the edge of invention and imagination — where Santa Cruz creativity meets emerging technology. From UCSC research and local startups to AI ethics and ocean tech, this section explores how innovation is reshaping life on the Central Coast.

Creative resistance from the redwoods to the boardwalk — film, music, art, and cultural critique that reveal how storytelling keeps this coast alive.

Neil Pearlberg’s conversations and columns on surf, sport, and the human stories behind them — celebrating the humor, grit, and generosity of our coastal community.

First-person stories, bilingual reporting, and local profiles that honor the everyday courage of people shaping life across the 831.