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Court ruling complicates natural-gas phase out in Santa Cruz County
Cooks, builders discuss changes
Watsonville residents’ input wanted on housing plans
May 3 public workshop on city’s General Plan update
Eight-story apartment complex approved on Front Street in Santa Cruz
Plus: Plans form to meet state housing goals
Santa Cruz harbor bridge project aims to start in late summer
Upgrades for earthquake safety, cycling planned for decades
Rail-trail permits approved in Santa Cruz, part of Live Oak
‘Ultimate’ path expected next to train tracks
Branciforte library set to reopen in late spring
Plus: Live Oak annex to finish in summer, Aptos library in fall
Downtown Santa Cruz library project approved by city council
Plus: Bike lane to be added to Laurel Street, some parking removed
Shared e-bike system to return to Santa Cruz County
Docked bikes expected in Santa Cruz in summer
Soquel Drive bike lane project expected in summer
Improved traffic flow, safety on tap
Santa Cruz police respond to call for timely investigations
Plus, sidewalk vending rules updated
Santa Cruz city budget shows signs of recovery, but long-term problems persist
Pension costs remain more than 10% of General Fund spend
Accessible playground plan advances in Capitola
Plus: Free holiday parking starts
Nov. 8, 2022 election: Santa Cruz County school board early results
PVUSD trustee candidates Kimberly De Serpa, Olivia Flores win seats
Nov. 8, 2022 election results: Scotts Valley City Council
Derek Timm, Allan Timms win seats
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
Yvette Lopez Brooks, Joe Clarke, Alexander Pedersen win seats
Nov. 8, 2022 election: Some Santa Cruz County measures approved
Measures K and L approved by voters
Nov. 8, 2022 election results: District 4 Santa Cruz County supervisor
Felipe Hernandez defeats 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
Justin Cummings leads Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson
Nov. 8, 2022 election results: Measure N, City of Santa Cruz Empty Home Tax
Santa Cruz Empty Home Tax measure defeated