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Controversial proposal for seasonal farmworker housing stalls in Pajaro
Developer lists 1.3-acre parcel for sale
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Residents oppose Catalyst redevelopment; nightclub’s manager says new building is overdue
Developers hope to keep Catalyst in the building
Design revealed for 8-story Pacific Ave. apartments in Santa Cruz
Community meeting planned Jan. 26
Meeting for Catalyst nightclub redevelopment set for Jan. 29
Petition fighting project has more than 10,000 signatories
Homelessness advocates seek to expand extreme weather shelter program
Shelters full as winter temperatures drop
Dominican Hospital and retirement community object to housing development
A proposed six-story apartment complex in Live Oak spurs health and safety complaints
State leaders seek input on proposed ‘zone zero’ wildfire safety rules
Fence removal, tree trimming, raking leaves could become law
Co-housing group seeks residents for 14-acre development near DeLaveaga park
Site visit planned Saturday
Townhomes proposed in Live Oak up for a vote by planning commission
Plus: Temporary housing projects for homeless people to open in Live Oak
Catalyst nightclub would be demolished in proposal for Downtown Santa Cruz apartments
Seven-story building would include 64 units
Six-story apartment building proposed on Capitola Road
Capitola City Council nixes support for smaller project
A battle over state housing law could send a Live Oak apartment proposal to court
Neighbors appeal Capitola Road project
Neptune Apartments in Santa Cruz slated for redevelopment into 102 apartments
Project linked with 201 Front St. ‘SoLa’ proposal
Developer requests 85-foot height limit in Capitola Mall redevelopment
Capitola Planning Commission to discuss approval of new rules at November meeting
Exclusive: Tenants of UC-owned apartments in Santa Cruz sue over alleged harassment, habitability issues
Hilltop renters demand $1.75 million
Santa Cruz Renters Union urges tenants to band together
Plus: resource guide for renters
Five-story Live Oak apartments up for approval from Santa Cruz County planning
57-unit building utilizes state law to defy zoning rules
Housing Matters expected to end some essential services for homeless people at Coral Street
Cuts to be latest in series of local service reductions
County works to uncover and reverse historical racist housing restrictions
Language illegal for more than 40 years still in some deeds
Live Oak housing development approved by Planning Commission
171 affordable housing units to be part of the Anton Solana project