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Photos: Anti-Trump protest draws more than 10,000 in Santa Cruz
Hundreds gather at Watsonville 'No Kings' rally
Years after fatal crash, a mother awaits change on Highway 9
Sidewalk due on Highway 9 near Graham Hill Road by 2027
Proposal for 19 townhomes advances in Scotts Valley
Commissioners, neighbors ask for more parking
Felton sidewalk project to start this fall, more ahead
Work expected near San Lorenzo Valley High School
Transportation commissioners ask for tax hike info in train proposal
Passenger rail could cost $4.3 billion, sap money for roads
Scotts Valley housing proposal grows to 19 townhomes
Erba Lane project would include 3-bedroom homes
How should $7.5 million be spent on water, wildfire and land projects in Santa Cruz County?
Residents’ priorities gathered for Measure Q spending
County could scale back proposed health cuts
Layoffs remain in budget
Report projects $4.3 billion price tag for Santa Cruz County passenger rail
40-minute train from Santa Cruz to Pajaro envisioned
Clocktower housing project advances, developer considers lawsuit
Planning commission denies balcony sizes
Passenger rail costs, rider estimates on tap for Santa Cruz County
Meeting set for June 9
Balcony design could sink 8-story Clocktower project
Developer, city staff spar over encroachment into public space
Felton Fire aims for new contract with Zayante Fire
LAFCO could outline options for troubled agency
Santa Cruz police auditor finds progress, shortcomings
Report calls for more thorough internal investigations
Pension debt looms in Capitola budget
Draft budget avoids cuts, warns of future challenges
June 4 meeting on 8-story housing proposal in Santa Cruz
Downtown Ace Hardware could become 245 apartments
Draft Santa Cruz city budget adds staff, foresees deficit
Budget meetings May 26 and 27
Unhealthy tap water at farmworker housing prompts fixes
Installed filter system lacks county permits to operate
Input wanted on future of Capitola Wharf
Survey closes May 31
Missing FEMA money strains Scotts Valley city budget
Reserves may drop by $5 million
Pajaro Valley school district grapples with shrinking budget
Fewer dollars for salaries, more money for facilities with bond money