Jesse Kathan, Author at Santa Cruz Local

About Jesse Kathan

Jesse Kathan is an environmental journalist based in Sacramento and a recent graduate of UC Santa Cruz's science communications program. Kathan has contributed to the Mercury News, Monterey County Weekly and KSQD-FM

Downtown Santa Cruz library plans updated

By Jesse Kathan|2022-05-11T17:46:37-07:00May 11, 2022|

Plus: Homeless shelter plans change

Challenges outlined for new mental-health crisis response in Santa Cruz County

By Jesse Kathan|2022-04-30T10:16:55-07:00April 29, 2022|

Dial ‘988’ to start in July, but non-police response remains limited

Santa Cruz council adopts new public gathering rules

By Jesse Kathan|2022-04-27T00:32:47-07:00April 26, 2022|

Plus: Affordable housing project and military equipment list approved

RV parking rules reaffirmed by Santa Cruz City Council

By Jesse Kathan|2022-04-13T00:03:02-07:00April 12, 2022|

Despite appeals, council rejects proposal to loosen rules

Paramedics try to reduce non-emergency hospital visits

By Jesse Kathan|2022-04-08T18:18:06-07:00April 8, 2022|

New program aims to lower costs for Medicare patients in Santa Cruz County

Residents weigh draft maps for Santa Cruz City Council districts

By Jesse Kathan|2022-04-15T16:44:32-07:00April 1, 2022|

District boundaries debated for Beach Flats and UC Santa Cruz

Downtown Santa Cruz library renderings released

By Jesse Kathan|2022-04-04T10:30:51-07:00March 23, 2022|

Plus: New rules for sidewalk vendors, small homes

Circle Church housing group expects demolition by summer

By Jesse Kathan|2022-03-17T16:12:57-07:00March 17, 2022|

Final map will need Santa Cruz City Council approval

Santa Cruz city deficit prompts potential sales tax hike

By Jesse Kathan|2022-02-08T23:34:34-08:00February 8, 2022|

Plus: Council pushes for freight rail

Explainer: Roaring Camp and freight rail in Santa Cruz County

By Jesse Kathan|2022-02-10T10:39:17-08:00February 1, 2022|

What to know about Thursday’s Regional Transportation Commission meeting

Pesticide use near schools prompts calls for more transparency in Santa Cruz County

By Jesse Kathan|2022-01-28T20:08:33-08:00January 28, 2022|

Delay in state alert system risks children’s health, advocates say

Santa Cruz council reaffirms proposed housing on Center Street

By Jesse Kathan|2022-01-26T00:21:03-08:00January 26, 2022|

Project will provide 35 units for ‘very low income’ households

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