Demand for homeless services climbs in Watsonville
Service providers, city leaders, residents take on challenges
Climate change plans outlined by Santa Cruz County, city leaders
Strategies describe emissions reductions, disaster preparation
Pesticide use near schools prompts calls for more transparency in Santa Cruz County
Delay in state alert system risks children’s health, advocates say
Santa Cruz County housing projects for homeless advance, Sheriff’s Office to launch data dashboard
Plus: Live Oak parking program killed, more Watsonville hospital money approved
Santa Cruz County classrooms expected to stay open amid COVID surge
About 25% of students stayed home this week, county schools superintendent said
Podcast: How Santa Cruz County could solve chronic homelessness
Lessons from Kern County’s success
Podcast: Homeless and formerly homeless residents discuss solutions in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz Local's Solutions to Homelessness series
Watsonville City Council candidates respond to voters’ questions
Vanessa Quiroz-Carter, Frank Barba discuss housing, jobs, youth programs and more
Agreement approved for 100% affordable housing project in Watsonville
Mayor opposes plan because of traffic, service costs
Watsonville voters want progress on rent, jobs, youth programs
Residents discuss their priorities in the District 2 council election
Watsonville committee calls for more police transparency
Recommendations include potential new police auditor, youth programs
Homelessness survey reveals some common ground in Santa Cruz County
Survey highlights needs, questions, barriers