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Input wanted on West Cliff, Santa Cruz Main Beach protections
Meeting set for Thursday
Input wanted on potential upgrades to Harvey West Park in Santa Cruz
Pickleball, pools, pump track and new community center possible
Lithium battery storage proposal near Watsonville faces hurdles
Sites near Dominican Hospital, Aptos High School are not viable, company says
Capitola to consider rebuilding wharf restaurant, other facilities
Survey, meetings expected in spring
Laid off NOAA employee in Santa Cruz was improving agency’s efficiency
Three Santa Cruz federal science workers dismissed as agencies brace for more layoffs
Trump funding changes could delay Santa Cruz County passenger rail planning for years
Design and cost estimate report pushed to fall
Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz water projects aim for better reliability
Climate change, aging facilities prompt millions in upgrades
Major water project to finish in Soquel, Aptos, Capitola
Recycled wastewater to replenish groundwater basin
High wind, rain, surf, slides due for Santa Cruz County
Weather service issues warnings through Saturday
New group to oversee $7 million in land work through Measure Q in Santa Cruz County
Applications open for 5 board members
Study projects climate impact on Santa Cruz County roads, rail lines
Transportation staff hope to shore up money for projects
As Los Angeles burns, Santa Cruz County officials urge wildfire prep — and not just in the mountains
Alert signups, evacuation plans and home hardening tips
Decades of Santa Cruz wharf repair backlog contributed to vulnerability
Rebuild decision remains months away
State money sought for $45 million in damage to Santa Cruz wharf, harbor
Relief package expected for wharf businesses
Cotoni-Coast Dairies trails expected to open in summer 2025
Parking, land management controversies on North Coast
Maps: Could a tsunami in Santa Cruz County reach your home?
Consult maps and make a plan, officials advised after Thursday’s warning
City of Santa Cruz must provide UCSC with water as university expands
Appeals court sides with campus
5-year West Cliff plan takes shape with road shift at Lighthouse Field
Restacked boulders, consistent designs are among priorities
Rail stations proposed for Live Oak, Capitola, Aptos, Rio Del Mar
Elevated track possible near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
As Live Oak rail-trail plans sharpen, mobile-home owners dig in
Report to provide “more clarity” for homeowners
Pajaro flood survivors’ stories come to life in new exhibit
Online audio-visual experience highlights lessons, resilience