Podcast: How homeless services money is spent in Santa Cruz County
Key takeaways from our three-part investigation
Podcast: Meet the Capitola City Council candidates
Yvette Lopez Brooks, Joe Clarke, Enrique Dolmo Jr., Gerry Jensen, Alexander Pedersen respond to voters’ questions
Podcast: Meet the candidates for Santa Cruz mayor
Joy Schendledecker and Fred Keeley respond to voters’ questions
Podcast: Meet the Santa Cruz City Council District 6 candidates
Renee Golder and Sean Maxwell respond to voters’ questions
Park Ave. Soquel housing project on track, developer says
Construction expected to finish in early 2025
Live Oak affordable housing proposal grows despite neighbors’ concerns
More apartments, less parking proposed on Thurber Lane
Santa Cruz city, county prevail in lawsuit against UCSC growth plan
Water, wildfire, housing remain key issues
Relocation money available for CZU fire survivors
State program offers up to $350,000 for home purchase
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
In-home caregivers rally for higher pay in Santa Cruz County
Contract negotiations ongoing since June
Santa Cruz County jobs rebound, but housing costs, aging population remain challenges
State of the Workforce report highlights trends, solutions
Pesticide use near schools detailed in Santa Cruz County
Potentially harmful chemicals applied hundreds of times
Santa Cruz County needle exchange grows as lawsuit shutters volunteer exchange
Clean syringe access drops overall
Measure U would reduce San Lorenzo Valley Water bills, but could slow repairs
Some water district board members oppose voter initiative
Santa Cruz County gas leaf-blower ban could negate electric rebates
Ban could begin next month
Santa Cruz County voters asked to fund more forest management, environmental projects
Explainer: The Water and Wildfire Protection Act on the Nov. 5 ballot
Explainer: Santa Cruz County’s road problems
County tax hike for roads possible in 2025