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Rising homelessness in Watsonville prompts new strategies
Union Street shelter set to close March 30
Tenants seek ban on rental application fees in Santa Cruz County
State lawmakers consider changes
Progress highlighted on homeless services in Santa Cruz
Pitch continues for city sales tax hike
Capitola Mall redevelopment stalls on affordable housing plans
City staff raise height limit to try to kickstart project
Apartments approved on High Street in Santa Cruz
Peace Village church project survives appeals
Capitola senior housing proposal draws criticism
Assisted living considered on Capitola Road
Planning commission approves Food Bin housing project in Santa Cruz
Height, lack of parking weighed against housing shortage
Santa Cruz city leaders approve thousands of potential new homes
Watsonville expected to miss state deadline for housing plans
Options and obstacles with new RV parking rules in Santa Cruz
Unhoused residents describe barriers to participation
Housing plans approved for Live Oak, Aptos, Soquel
Supervisors try to improve affordability of new rentals
Housing proposal advances on 38th Avenue in Capitola
Neighbors request street safety upgrades
New homes proposed on River Street in Santa Cruz
Input wanted at Nov. 13 meeting
Santa Cruz event offers affordable housing strategies
Speakers highlight laws that limited homes and potential fixes
Capitola leaders outline areas for new homes
Capitola Mall, Capitola Road among areas targeted for redevelopment
Downtown Watsonville plan adopted to add housing, shops, walkability
Zoning, street changes hope to attract redevelopment
Soquel Avenue apartment proposal clears hurdle in Santa Cruz
Neighborhood group concerned about safety and parking
Thousands of homes planned for Aptos, Live Oak, Soquel in county’s Housing Element
Pushback on potential homes at former golf course
Slow recovery continues after Pajaro flood
Committee to guide $20 million state investment
Santa Cruz County leaders outline results of $23 million in homeless services spending
Fewer services, more homeless in South County
Seniors pay largest rent hike in 20 years at Santa Cruz mobile home park
Inflation, legal settlement puts squeeze on some tenants
Report finds fewer homeless residents in Santa Cruz County
Count shows uptick of homelessness in Watsonville