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Objective design standards approved by Santa Cruz City Council
New rules expedite housing development, provide bus passes
Santa Cruz food-waste bins get mixed participation
Program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at city landfill
San Vicente Redwoods trails to open Dec. 3
North Coast land offers wildlife viewing, hiking and cycling
Nov. 8, 2022 election: Santa Cruz County school board early results
PVUSD trustee candidates Kimberly De Serpa, Olivia Flores lead in early results
Nov. 8, 2022 election results: Scotts Valley City Council
Derek Timm, Allan Timms lead in early results
Nov. 8, 2022 election: Watsonville City Council early results
Ari Parker leads Nancy Bilicich in District 7 race
Nov. 8, 2022 election results: Capitola City Council
Brooks, Clarke, Jensen lead in early returns
Nov. 8, 2022 election: Local measures early results
Measures K and L lead in early results
Nov. 8, 2022 election results: District 4 Santa Cruz County supervisor
Felipe Hernandez leads Jimmy Dutra
Nov. 8, 2022 election results: Measure O, Halt the Downtown Santa Cruz Library project
'No' on Measure O leads in early tally
Nov. 8, 2022 Election: District 3 Santa Cruz County supervisor early results
Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson leads Justin Cummings in early results
Nov. 8, 2022 election results: Measure N, City of Santa Cruz Empty Home Tax
'No' vote leads in Santa Cruz Empty Home Tax measure
Nov. 8, 2022 election: Santa Cruz City Council early results
Fred Keeley, Scott Newsome and Renee Golder lead
New Santa Cruz drop-in center offers help to teens, young adults
‘Thrive Hive’ provides employment support, health and housing services
Permanent outdoor dining program advanced by Santa Cruz City Council
Construction costs concern some business leaders
Housing goals quadruple in Santa Cruz County
Some Scotts Valley, Capitola leaders object
Senior housing project approved in Santa Cruz
Planning Commission pushes for more affordable units
Voters convey their needs to Santa Cruz County school board candidates
Teacher pay, mental health, curriculum emerge as top voter concerns
Details sharpen for Downtown Santa Cruz library, housing project
Plus: Santa Cruz council approves water tie with Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz voters list priorities for candidates
Housing, homelessness are top concerns in straw poll
Watsonville voters ask for youth and family activities, rent help
Residents express priorities for candidates in the Nov. 8 local election.