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Karyn Cortani2023-03-10T17:10:32-08:00March 10, 2023|

Alternative programs, tips shared to help find homes

Flood risks return to Soquel, Capitola, Watsonville, Felton

Jesse Kathan2023-03-10T15:56:53-08:00March 9, 2023|

Resources available for Santa Cruz County residents

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

Housing

Vouchers help house hundreds in Santa Cruz County, but high demand remains

Karyn Cortani2023-03-10T17:10:32-08:00March 10, 2023|

Alternative programs, tips shared to help find homes

Strides and stalls in Santa Cruz County homeless plan

Stephen Baxter2023-02-28T19:57:38-08:00February 28, 2023|

Rental assistance vouchers gain traction with landlords

Downtown Santa Cruz library project advances

Stephen Baxter2023-03-15T17:56:34-07:00February 24, 2023|

City council to weigh potential parking changes

Front Street housing proposal heads to Santa Cruz Planning Commission

Jesse Kathan2023-02-24T10:50:00-08:00February 24, 2023|

Taller project includes public space near Riverwalk

Government

Branciforte library set to reopen in late spring

Allison Gasparini2023-03-17T19:00:17-07:00March 17, 2023|

Plus: Live Oak annex to finish in summer, Aptos library in fall

Downtown Santa Cruz library project approved by city council

Jesse Kathan2023-03-17T12:15:30-07:00March 15, 2023|

Plus: Bike lane to be added to Laurel Street, some parking removed

Shared e-bike system to return to Santa Cruz County

Allison Gasparini2023-02-19T14:42:54-08:00February 17, 2023|

Docked bikes expected in Santa Cruz in summer

Soquel Drive bike lane project expected in summer

Stephen Baxter2023-02-21T17:33:05-08:00February 16, 2023|

Improved traffic flow, safety on tap

Health

Santa Cruz County CalFresh, Medi-Cal recipients to see less money, more paperwork

Jesse Kathan2023-03-07T15:42:46-08:00March 7, 2023|

As pandemic rules expire, safety-net gaps widen

New Santa Cruz drop-in center offers help to teens, young adults

Nicklas Balboa2022-11-08T17:09:11-08:00November 8, 2022|

‘Thrive Hive’ provides employment support, health and housing services

Expansion of mobile mental-health services lags in Santa Cruz County

Jesse Kathan2022-09-09T09:36:54-07:00August 12, 2022|

‘988’ hotline starts, legislators advance money for non-police responses

Watsonville hospital moves closer to acquisition

Nicklas Balboa2022-07-20T17:29:43-07:00July 20, 2022|

About $8 million needed by Aug. 31

Environment

Flood victims take refuge in South Santa Cruz County shelters

Tyler Maldonado2023-03-14T21:11:12-07:00March 14, 2023|

Bottled water, other donations needed

CZU Fire rebuild process honed by Santa Cruz County leaders

Stephen Baxter2023-03-14T20:24:26-07:00March 14, 2023|

New appeal process, shorter reviews in the works

Flood risks return to Soquel, Capitola, Watsonville, Felton

Jesse Kathan2023-03-10T15:56:53-08:00March 9, 2023|

Resources available for Santa Cruz County residents

One-way West Cliff Drive pilot advances in Santa Cruz

Jesse Kathan2023-03-01T09:57:07-08:00February 28, 2023|

Decade of repairs expected