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Santa Cruz homeless camping law axed
New proposal to create safe sleeping program, outlaw camping in most areas
Santa Cruz Downtown Plan could expand to build more housing
City leaders rush to accommodate potential new arena for Santa Cruz Warriors
Racial exclusion, zoning and potential change in the city of Santa Cruz
Input sought for objective housing design standards
Six-story housing complex proposed near Santa Cruz’s Depot Park
Project calls for 233 studios on Center Street
Santa Cruz city homeless rules to be reconsidered in April
Managed camp, restorative justice program added to proposal
Housing design standards advance in Santa Cruz
Eastside residents lament proposed Water Street complex
Shared data, goals in Santa Cruz County’s plan for homeless
Supervisors question county parks, other land for shelter and services
County land for temporary housing included in homeless proposal
Supervisors to consider 3-year plan to reduce number of unhoused
Potential new rules ahead for homeless camps in Santa Cruz
Tents could be allowed in Moore Creek, Pogonip, Arana Gulch and DeLaveaga Park
Two apartment projects approved in Watsonville
Dozens of units to be added to Main Street, Freedom Boulevard
Tent camp could be removed at Highways 1 and 9
Three-story Seabright rentals approved despite appeal from neighbors
Water Street apartment proposal divides Santa Cruz residents
Proponents applaud housing, opponents criticize height, shade, congestion
Downtown Santa Cruz affordable housing projects advance
Highway 1 homeless camp: ‘We really don’t have a place to send folks,’ staff said
Riverfront housing project approved in downtown Santa Cruz
Seven-story buildings include 175 condos, commercial space
Where will new housing go in Santa Cruz?
Planning commission recommends delay of General Plan update
Coastal Commission, Santa Cruz staff clash on housing proposal
Outcome could set new state precedent
Santa Cruz housing project for homeless approved
Coral Street building would provide 120 units, 24-hour care for disabled
Maps show disparity in Santa Cruz County property taxes
Data experiment comes on eve of state Proposition 15
Santa Cruz council again rejects new housing next to Neary Lagoon
Parking requirements for new homes on track for reduction
‘Streamlined’ process approved for rebuilding after wildfire
CZU Lightning Complex Fire among most destructive wildfires in state history
COVID speeds homeless coordination in Santa Cruz
Council eager to renew deal with Santa Cruz Warriors