The Santa Cruz Sentinel is a local news publication serving Santa Cruz County, California. Its website and e-edition keep readers informed about developments across the county, with coverage organized by communities including Aptos, Capitola, Live Oak, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Soquel, and Watsonville. Reporting spans local government and politics, business, education, crime and public safety, courts, health, housing, transportation, and the environment. The publication also covers local and regional sports, from high school and college athletics to professional teams, alongside outdoor activities and community events.

Beyond news, the Sentinel offers lifestyle content on entertainment, food and drink, home and garden, and local happenings, as well as opinion, editorials, commentary, and letters to the editor. Readers can find obituaries, puzzles, comics, photo galleries, and selected product reviews. The site provides digital access through subscriptions and an e-edition, plus email newsletters for updates. It also offers ways to place advertisements, public notices, and obituaries, submit scores or letters, and contact the newsroom.