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831 Almar Santa Cruz 3-11-2024 Baxter 16 9

Almar Ave. apartment proposal heads to Santa Cruz Planning Commission

6-story proposal is across street from approved 3-story complex

Segment 10-11 rendering rail trail Dec 2022 RTC 16 9

Rail options, costs on tap for Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation meeting

Questions remain on funding, design

Capitola Wharf beach 6-25-2024 Baxter 16 9

Capitola to consider rebuilding wharf restaurant, other facilities

Survey, meetings expected in spring

Meredith McPherson, a Santa Cruz-based U.S. Geological Survey geographer at right, was researching reefs and coral decline when she was fired in February as part of recent federal layoffs. She stands with her family at a March 7 Stand Up for Science rally at the UC Santa Cruz Coastal Science Campus.

Laid off NOAA employee in Santa Cruz was improving agency’s efficiency

Three Santa Cruz federal science workers dismissed as agencies brace for more layoffs

Santa Cruz County Supervisors 2-11-2025 Marcello Hutchinson-Trujillo 16 9

Santa Cruz County Supervisors advance cannabis lounges, discuss teen protections

Marijuana use declines among some county youth

The former site of the Circle Church in Santa Cruz remains an empty lot nearly five years after the city approved a housing proposal.

Circle Church site undeveloped nearly 5 years after housing approval

City awaits home design permit applications

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Housing

Almar Ave. apartment proposal heads to Santa Cruz Planning Commission

Nik Altenberg2025-03-19T18:09:42-07:00March 19, 2025|

6-story proposal is across street from approved 3-story complex

Circle Church site undeveloped nearly 5 years after housing approval

Tyler Maldonado2025-03-13T18:45:45-07:00March 12, 2025|

City awaits home design permit applications

Housing proposal for school staff heads to Santa Cruz City Council

Jesse Kathan2025-02-26T10:59:19-08:00February 24, 2025|

100 apartments proposed near Swift St.

389 apartments approved on Ocean Street in Santa Cruz

Stephen Baxter2025-02-21T13:54:55-08:00February 20, 2025|

Construction expected to start spring 2026

Government

Rail options, costs on tap for Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation meeting

Jesse Kathan2025-03-17T16:44:51-07:00March 17, 2025|

Questions remain on funding, design

Santa Cruz harbor bridge detours, construction detailed

Jesse Greenspan2025-03-14T14:19:50-07:00March 10, 2025|

Quake safety project expected through early 2028

Santa Cruz council approves $900,000 to finish overdue rail trail segment

Jesse Kathan2025-03-11T14:22:54-07:00March 10, 2025|

More than $15 million spent for 0.7-mile path

Where and when is street sweeping in the city of Santa Cruz?

Jesse Kathan2025-03-04T15:43:48-08:00March 4, 2025|

Tows, parking tickets up to $144 possible

Health

Santa Cruz County Supervisors advance cannabis lounges, discuss teen protections

Jesse Kathan2025-03-12T17:07:14-07:00March 12, 2025|

Marijuana use declines among some county youth

Federal funding freeze threatens UCSC research, Santa Cruz biotech industry

Jesse Kathan2025-03-14T22:02:07-07:00March 7, 2025|

Grant delays could cause layoffs within months, professors say

Survey: Santa Cruz County residents describe unsafe cycling areas

Jay Leedy2025-03-11T15:32:23-07:00March 7, 2025|

Share your priorities for bike and walk improvements

Senior speed dating draws hearts in Live Oak

Grace Stetson2025-02-14T16:21:44-08:00February 14, 2025|

Love and friendship at Grey Bears’ Senior Night Out series

Environment

Capitola to consider rebuilding wharf restaurant, other facilities

Jesse Kathan2025-03-14T18:15:55-07:00March 14, 2025|

Survey, meetings expected in spring

Laid off NOAA employee in Santa Cruz was improving agency’s efficiency

Mark DeGraff2025-03-14T21:59:37-07:00March 14, 2025|

Three Santa Cruz federal science workers dismissed as agencies brace for more layoffs

Trump funding changes could delay Santa Cruz County passenger rail planning for years

Jesse Kathan2025-03-01T19:26:22-08:00February 28, 2025|

Design and cost estimate report pushed to fall

Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz water projects aim for better reliability

Jesse Greenspan2025-03-01T14:04:42-08:00February 26, 2025|

Climate change, aging facilities prompt millions in upgrades

Are Santa Cruz County governments prepared for sea-level rise?

Jesse Kathan2025-01-31T17:44:11-08:00January 31, 2025|

Map shows 6 feet of potential rise in 75 years

As Los Angeles burns, Santa Cruz County officials urge wildfire prep — and not just in the mountains

Jesse Kathan2025-01-23T15:14:41-08:00January 16, 2025|

Alert signups, evacuation plans and home hardening tips

Will a new court program address severe mental illness in Santa Cruz County?

Jesse Kathan2025-01-23T15:12:13-08:00December 9, 2024|

State mandate uses county dollars, doesn’t fund services or housing

Maps: Could a tsunami in Santa Cruz County reach your home?

Jesse Kathan2025-01-23T15:13:57-08:00December 6, 2024|

Consult maps and make a plan, officials advised after Thursday’s warning