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Housing

Architects describe 6-story apartment proposal on Mission St. in Santa Cruz

Jesse Greenspan2024-10-01T14:14:24-07:00October 1, 2024|

Widened sidewalks, studios and 2-bedrooms planned

161 homes proposed on Graham Hill Road near Scotts Valley

Jesse Kathan2024-10-01T11:38:24-07:00September 30, 2024|

County planners deal with 40 acre ‘Builder’s Remedy’ project

Rats, high rents plague UC-owned Hilltop Apartments in Santa Cruz

Nik Altenberg2024-09-26T18:27:37-07:00September 26, 2024|

Longtime residents displaced for student housing

What triggers a homeless camp sweep in Santa Cruz County?

Jesse Kathan2024-09-26T13:42:46-07:00September 26, 2024|

County staff start to draft clearer rules

Government

Santa Cruz Local Election Guide launches

Stephen Baxter2024-10-07T17:47:07-07:00October 8, 2024|

Ballot measures explained, candidates pressed on voters’ top concerns

Would Measure N demolish a Live Oak senior center for teacher housing?

Jesse Kathan2024-10-02T15:23:55-07:00October 2, 2024|

Bond aims to raise $45 million for workforce housing

Zayante Fire proposes more staff, new equipment with Measure T

Jesse Kathan2024-09-24T15:53:30-07:00September 25, 2024|

Homeowners asked to pay $290 parcel tax

Santa Cruz County settles sales tax lawsuit, outlines spending

Jesse Kathan2024-09-23T15:49:36-07:00September 23, 2024|

Money expected to improve roads, parks, homeless response

Health

In-home caregivers rally for higher pay in Santa Cruz County

Jesse Kathan2024-08-16T18:25:26-07:00August 16, 2024|

Contract negotiations ongoing since June

Santa Cruz County jobs rebound, but housing costs, aging population remain challenges

Stephen Baxter2024-08-13T16:55:21-07:00June 28, 2024|

State of the Workforce report highlights trends, solutions

Pesticide use near schools detailed in Santa Cruz County

Jean Yi2024-08-13T16:59:51-07:00April 26, 2024|

Potentially harmful chemicals applied hundreds of times

Santa Cruz County needle exchange grows as lawsuit shutters volunteer exchange

Tyler Maldonado2024-08-13T17:04:15-07:00February 22, 2024|

Clean syringe access drops overall

Environment

Santa Cruz County supervisors to weigh ban on filtered cigarette sales

Jesse Kathan2024-10-04T17:16:36-07:00October 4, 2024|

Enforcement could start in 2027

City staff seeks input on short-term West Cliff plans in Santa Cruz

Jesse Kathan2024-09-17T10:45:10-07:00September 16, 2024|

Fall meetings set for 5-Year Roadmap

Measure U would reduce San Lorenzo Valley Water bills, but could slow repairs

Jesse Kathan2024-09-05T17:39:10-07:00September 5, 2024|

Some water district board members oppose voter initiative

Santa Cruz County gas leaf-blower ban could negate electric rebates

Jesse Kathan2024-08-13T16:54:18-07:00August 12, 2024|

Ban could begin next month

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