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Watsonville residents push for stricter pesticide rules

Health problems described at state hearings this month

A six-story housing complex has been approved on the 900 block of Water Street near North Branciforte Avenue in Santa Cruz.

6-story apartment complex approved on Water Street in Santa Cruz

82 rentals expected below market rate

An aerial view of the Santa Cruz wharf after a large section broke off on Dec. 23, 2024.

Decades of Santa Cruz wharf repair backlog contributed to vulnerability

Rebuild decision remains months away

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Capitola City Council to consider future of Monte fireworks show

Plus, mayor’s replacement to be discussed

An aerial photo of the end of the Santa Cruz wharf shows the ragged edge after a large swell tore off about 150 feet of the wooden pier on Dec. 23, 2024.

State money sought for $45 million in damage to Santa Cruz wharf, harbor

Relief package expected for wharf businesses

Family of Tamario Smith and supporters stand outside Santa Cruz Main Jail.

Santa Cruz County settles $2.2M lawsuit in Tamario Smith jail death

New sheriff discusses jail upgrades, mental health care

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Housing

6-story apartment complex approved on Water Street in Santa Cruz

Jesse Kathan2025-01-13T18:32:28-08:00January 13, 2025|

82 rentals expected below market rate

Scotts Valley housing updates: Town Center, Valley Gardens Golf Course and more

Jesse Kathan2024-12-12T17:47:30-08:00December 12, 2024|

Four projects could mean 500 new homes in coming years

Map: Rezones could boost housing development in Live Oak, Soquel

Jesse Kathan2024-12-12T18:19:27-08:00December 9, 2024|

Santa Cruz County supervisors weigh changes

Graham Hill housing proposal faces challenges, ownership lawsuit

Jesse Kathan2024-12-05T16:42:51-08:00December 5, 2024|

Disapproving neighbors split with housing activists

Government

Capitola City Council to consider future of Monte fireworks show

Stephen Baxter2025-01-13T10:39:41-08:00January 9, 2025|

Plus, mayor’s replacement to be discussed

Red tape slows flood relief money in Pajaro

Nik Altenberg and Fidel M. Soto2024-12-12T13:48:15-08:00December 12, 2024|

Receipts needed for goods bought years prior

New mayor, Green Valley Road upgrades on tap in Watsonville

Nik Altenberg2024-12-09T14:39:55-08:00December 9, 2024|

Dec. 10 city council meeting

Soquel Drive bike lane project continues in Aptos, Soquel, Live Oak

Jesse Kathan2024-11-26T16:40:13-08:00November 25, 2024|

County hopes to finish project in spring

Health

Watsonville residents push for stricter pesticide rules

Nik Altenberg2025-01-13T17:53:55-08:00January 14, 2025|

Health problems described at state hearings this month

Santa Cruz County settles $2.2M lawsuit in Tamario Smith jail death

Nik Altenberg2024-12-12T16:57:45-08:00December 12, 2024|

New sheriff discusses jail upgrades, mental health care

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

Jesse Kathan2024-12-09T15:36:25-08:00December 9, 2024|

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

Rockin’ holiday party benefits San Lorenzo Valley families

Jesse Greenspan2024-11-25T17:26:45-08:00November 25, 2024|

Dec. 14 blues show in Boulder Creek

Environment

Decades of Santa Cruz wharf repair backlog contributed to vulnerability

Jesse Kathan2025-01-10T15:09:43-08:00January 10, 2025|

Rebuild decision remains months away

State money sought for $45 million in damage to Santa Cruz wharf, harbor

Nik Altenberg2025-01-09T11:30:58-08:00January 9, 2025|

Relief package expected for wharf businesses

Cotoni-Coast Dairies trails expected to open in summer 2025

Jesse Greenspan2024-12-12T12:26:30-08:00December 12, 2024|

Parking, land management controversies on North Coast

Could a tsunami in Santa Cruz County reach your home?

Jesse Kathan2024-12-06T16:38:35-08:00December 6, 2024|

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

What triggers a homeless camp sweep in Santa Cruz County?

Jesse Kathan2024-10-17T16:35:37-07:00September 26, 2024|

County staff start to draft clearer rules

Earn money by advising Santa Cruz city and county leaders

Jesse Kathan2024-10-17T16:35:18-07:00August 30, 2024|

How to volunteer for a board or commission

Explainer: Public pension debts in Santa Cruz County

Jesse Kathan2024-10-17T16:36:20-07:00August 9, 2024|

Despite reforms, local governments struggle with underfunded retirement payouts

How (and why) to run for school board in Santa Cruz County

Jesse Kathan2024-10-17T16:35:12-07:00July 25, 2024|

Aug. 9 deadline for 32 seats