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Raised in Seaside, California, Gilbert Ross is the senior Santa Cruz reporter for Times Media Service. Ross covers local news in Santa Cruz, including city government and civic decisions, school governance and education, housing, public safety, development, the environment and community affairs. Ross holds a master's degree in science communication.

Stories by Gilbert Ross

10 stories

  1. July 2026

    3 stories: 2 explainers, 1 news story

  2. Wed

    Explainer · Politics · Washington DC

    What a flat-rate Social Security COLA could mean for retirees and the trust funds

    The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget says a flat-rate COLA starting in 2027 could close 50% of Social Security's 75-year shortfall.

  3. Fri

    Explainer · Environment · High Desert

    BLM approves Mojave Desert pipeline right-of-way, setting up a new water fight in California’s High Desert

  4. Sat

    News: Weather · United States

    Washington’s July Fourth festivities are hit by heat as visitors face closures on the National Mall

  5. June 2026

    2 stories: 2 investigations

  6. Sun

    Investigation · Crime and Justice · United States

    NYPD says 17-year-old shot in Times Square during Knicks celebration; no charging records identified yet

    A 17-year-old was shot in Times Square during Knicks championship celebrations, and the NYPD has taken three persons of interest into custody.

  7. Sat

    Investigation · Travel · United States

    World Cup travel forecast points to U.S. road food, stores and small towns as part of the draw

  8. March 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  9. Tue

    News: Education · Santa Cruz, California

    Santa Cruz Teacher Housing Project Groundbreaking on Swift Street

  10. February 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  11. Tue

    News: Education · California

    Pajaro Valley VP ‘Offended’ by ‘Homeless’ & Student Data

  12. Sun

    News: Travel · Santa Cruz, California

    Sea Otter Viewing California: Monterey Bay & Santa Cruz Guide

  13. November 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  14. Thu

    News: Politics · California

    Carmel, California Bans Pickleball Over Noise Complaints

  15. October 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  16. Sun

    News: Health · Santa Cruz, California

    Santa Cruz County Reinstates Indoor Mask Rules for Vulnerable Patients

    Santa Cruz County is bringing back indoor mask rules for healthcare facilities to protect vulnerable patients from respiratory viruses this season. Effective Nov 1.