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Capitola Vice Mayor Alexander Pedersen quits
Home purchase, campaign against him prompts resignation
Downtown Santa Cruz farmers market prepares for new chapter
Vendors reflect on 35 years ahead of move
Labor leader Dolores Huerta calls for end to pesticides in Pajaro Valley
Farmworkers detail cancer, other health harms
Cabrillo College prepares for budget cuts
Fewer classes expected to be offered next school year
Map: Santa Cruz County’s most dangerous roads for cyclists and pedestrians
Crash hotspots on Ocean St., Freedom Blvd., Soquel Drive
Circle Church home building not expected until 2026
Utility work due this summer
4 housing rezones in Live Oak, Corralitos delayed by Santa Cruz County Supervisors
Unmet state deadlines could spell further loss of local control
Millions in mental health services slashed in draft county budget
Peer-run mental health group would likely shutter
Input wanted on West Cliff, Santa Cruz Main Beach protections
Meeting set for Thursday
Housing rezones expected in Live Oak, Soquel, Aptos, South County
Santa Cruz County Supervisors to consider 47 properties
Santa Cruz wharf repair money, timing remain uncertain
Part of parking lot, sea-lion view to be rebuilt by early 2026
Vacant shops prompt new rules in Downtown Santa Cruz
Plus: Wharf repair plans approved, fire department merger to be studied
Free bus rides in Santa Cruz County on Tuesday
Plus, a Watsonville Earth Day event April 27
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Central Fire explore merger
Study expected to consider more shared services
Santa Cruz City Council to weigh wharf repairs
Bike lanes, military equipment policy also to be considered
Downtown Santa Cruz expansion plan advances
Proposal allows taller buildings, new Warriors arena
Capitola council rejects Park Ave. bike path proposal
Despite higher cost for transportation commission, many residents want trail in rail corridor
Planning Commission to weigh Downtown Santa Cruz expansion
Meeting on Thursday, April 17
Capitola City Council to revisit Park Ave. rail trail plan
Meeting on Thursday, April 17
City orders fixes at UC-owned Hilltop apartments in Santa Cruz as problems mount
Tenants file state discrimination complaints, consider lawsuit
6-story apartment proposal withdrawn on Almar Ave. in Santa Cruz
Process ‘took much longer’ than anticipated