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Watsonville residents push for stricter pesticide rules
Health problems described at state hearings this month
6-story apartment complex approved on Water Street in Santa Cruz
82 rentals expected below market rate
Decades of Santa Cruz wharf repair backlog contributed to vulnerability
Rebuild decision remains months away
Capitola City Council to consider future of Monte fireworks show
Plus, mayor’s replacement to be discussed
State money sought for $45 million in damage to Santa Cruz wharf, harbor
Relief package expected for wharf businesses
Santa Cruz County settles $2.2M lawsuit in Tamario Smith jail death
New sheriff discusses jail upgrades, mental health care
Scotts Valley housing updates: Town Center, Valley Gardens Golf Course and more
Four projects could mean 500 new homes in coming years
Red tape slows flood relief money in Pajaro
Receipts needed for goods bought years prior
Cotoni-Coast Dairies trails expected to open in summer 2025
Parking, land management controversies on North Coast
Map: Rezones could boost housing development in Live Oak, Soquel
Santa Cruz County supervisors weigh changes
Will a new court program address severe mental illness in Santa Cruz County?
State mandate uses county dollars, doesn’t fund services or housing
New mayor, Green Valley Road upgrades on tap in Watsonville
Dec. 10 city council meeting
Could a tsunami in Santa Cruz County reach your home?
Consult maps and make a plan, officials advised after Thursday’s warning
Graham Hill housing proposal faces challenges, ownership lawsuit
Disapproving neighbors split with housing activists
City of Santa Cruz must provide UCSC with water as university expands
Appeals court sides with campus
Rockin’ holiday party benefits San Lorenzo Valley families
Dec. 14 blues show in Boulder Creek
Soquel Drive bike lane project continues in Aptos, Soquel, Live Oak
County hopes to finish project in spring
3 takeaways from Santa Cruz County election results
Potential changes for roads, rail, schools
Westside Santa Cruz rail trail could open late December
Cost overruns, delays mount
New rail-trail map tracks work in Santa Cruz, Live Oak, Capitola, Aptos
Updates on design, construction, funding
Scotts Valley school bond pulls ahead by 11 votes
More ballots to process before Dec. 3 deadline