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Santa Cruz police chief hired in Palm Springs
City manager to name Andy Mills' replacement
The Nov. 2 Santa Cruz city election, explained
What Measure A means, why it’s the only question, and how to get a ballot
Guide to Local Government launches
Plus: Why Matthew Hendrix seeks stability and housing
More healthcare workers vaccinated in Santa Cruz County after mandate
Plus: Pogonip farm location advances, opponents hire attorney
Pogonip farm relocation advances in Santa Cruz
Opponents hire attorney
New debris-flow maps, rules aim to help CZU Fire rebuilding
Santa Cruz County supervisors ease rule on property liabilities
Santa Cruz County power outages prompt call for investigation
Plus: Proposed Pogonip farm to be discussed
Money sought to repave 41st Avenue in Capitola
New sidewalk planned for Kennedy drive
RV parking limits proposed in Santa Cruz
Plus: Capitola road projects to be considered
Santa Cruz council delays vote on 831 Water St.
Plus: Downtown library plans stack up
Capitola leaders change affordable housing rules
Plus: Mixed reviews on hotel concept
Condo project approved on Scotts Valley Drive
Two of 16 units slated for low-income residents
Santa Cruz leaders wrestle with potential district elections
Some council members say change would not favor minority candidates
Santa Cruz outdoor dining could expand
Plus: Homeless Garden Project aims toward Pogonip
Rebuilding woes and potential solutions for CZU Fire survivors
Community Foundation hazard study for homeowners due in September
Santa Cruz sales tax, living wage proposals fail
City voters could decide on sales tax increase in 2022
Scotts Valley to fund after-school care
Skypark to reopen by Sept. 20
Capitola outdoor dining expected to pause in September
Coastal Commission approval needed
Santa Cruz council could tackle sales tax proposal, living wage
Special meeting could happen July 27
Santa Cruz County rail funding search continues
Interim trails could be built on train tracks
Santa Cruz credit union board to discuss building sale for hotel
Board meeting prompted by customers' petition