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Housing

Thousands of homes planned for Aptos, Live Oak, Soquel in county’s Housing Element

Jesse Kathan2023-09-21T17:58:58-07:00September 21, 2023|

Pushback on potential homes at former golf course

Slow recovery continues after Pajaro flood

Tyler Maldonado2023-09-13T12:53:38-07:00September 13, 2023|

Committee to guide $20 million state investment

Santa Cruz County leaders outline results of $23 million in homeless services spending

Michael Warren Mott2023-08-25T13:06:49-07:00August 25, 2023|

Fewer services, more homeless in South County

Seniors pay largest rent hike in 20 years at Santa Cruz mobile home park

Michael Warren Mott2023-08-17T16:31:46-07:00August 9, 2023|

Inflation, legal settlement puts squeeze on some tenants

Government

Santa Cruz County leaders explore potential new jail

Jesse Kathan2023-09-15T17:40:16-07:00September 15, 2023|

Possible $200 million project weighed by Sheriff’s Office, inmate advocates

Watsonville council approves $10 million for parks, roads, services

Jesse Kathan2023-08-30T14:25:55-07:00August 30, 2023|

Measure R sales tax hike brings in new money

Capitola Wharf repairs, additions on tap

Jesse Kathan2023-08-04T17:35:33-07:00August 4, 2023|

Reopening anticipated next summer

Santa Cruz city leaders to consider higher fees, potential new taxes

Jesse Kathan2023-06-29T16:56:11-07:00June 23, 2023|

Unfunded pensions help drive projected budget deficit

Health

San Lorenzo Valley parents seek more after-school programs

Allison Gasparini2023-09-20T16:31:32-07:00September 20, 2023|

Elected leaders asked for money, buildings for child care

Mental-health crisis care gets overhaul in Santa Cruz County

Jesse Kathan2023-06-29T17:55:32-07:00June 29, 2023|

More staff and coordination in new 24-hour response

Staff shortage hinders Santa Cruz County mental health care

Michael Warren Mott2023-06-22T13:18:12-07:00June 22, 2023|

Civil Grand Jury report outlines problems, offers solutions

Mental-health crisis response could expand in Santa Cruz County

Jesse Kathan2023-06-23T17:51:24-07:00June 2, 2023|

Programs would dispatch mental health workers, not police

Environment

Zayante Fire aims to add evacuation sirens in Santa Cruz Mountains

Allison Gasparini2023-08-31T18:35:20-07:00August 31, 2023|

Benefit concert in Felton Sept. 22

Months after Pajaro flood, repair crews race against winter rain

Jesse Kathan2023-08-23T21:57:00-07:00August 23, 2023|

Some flood victims remain homeless

Input wanted on 50-year vision for West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz

Jesse Kathan2023-08-18T19:34:52-07:00August 18, 2023|

Coastal armoring, retreat strategies, goals to be considered

Winter storm debris poses future wildfire threat in Santa Cruz County

Jesse Kathan2023-08-09T17:28:03-07:00August 9, 2023|

Cal Fire chief renews call for volunteer firefighters

Podcast

Podcast: How homeless services money is spent in Santa Cruz County

Stephen Baxter2023-08-04T07:58:59-07:00August 2, 2023|

Key takeaways from our three-part investigation

Podcast: Meet the Capitola City Council candidates

Stephen Baxter2022-11-04T16:00:38-07:00November 4, 2022|

Yvette Lopez Brooks, Joe Clarke, Enrique Dolmo Jr., Gerry Jensen, Alexander Pedersen respond to voters’ questions

Podcast: Meet the candidates for Santa Cruz mayor

Kara Meyberg Guzman2022-11-04T14:32:19-07:00November 4, 2022|

Joy Schendledecker and Fred Keeley respond to voters’ questions

Podcast: Meet the Santa Cruz City Council District 6 candidates

Kara Meyberg Guzman2022-11-04T13:53:20-07:00November 4, 2022|

Renee Golder and Sean Maxwell respond to voters’ questions