Santa Cruz Local Election Guide launches
Ballot measures explained, candidates pressed on voters’ top concerns
Would Measure N demolish a Live Oak senior center for teacher housing?
Bond aims to raise $45 million for workforce housing
Zayante Fire proposes more staff, new equipment with Measure T
Homeowners asked to pay $290 parcel tax
Santa Cruz County settles sales tax lawsuit, outlines spending
Money expected to improve roads, parks, homeless response
Watsonville council member found liable in child sexual assault lawsuit
Jimmy Dutra ordered to pay $1.1 million, remains on Nov. 5 ballot
Cycling upgrades proposed for Scotts Valley Drive
Scotts Valley City council to consider design options Sept. 18
Jury out in Watsonville council member’s sexual assault trial
Jimmy Dutra accused of molesting 12-year-old in 2005
Downtown Santa Cruz hotel could get lower-cost rooms
Coastal Commission to review appeal Sept. 12
Earn money by advising Santa Cruz city and county leaders
How to volunteer for a board or commission
Central Fire’s $221 million bond measure, explained
Money needed to replace aging fire stations, buy new engines, chief says
School board races participation drops in Santa Cruz County
Plus other election previews
Explainer: Public pension debts in Santa Cruz County
Despite reforms, local governments struggle with underfunded retirement payouts