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Santa Cruz Local explores your questions and housing-related actions in local government.
Author discusses relationships, money to address homelessness
‘Miracle Messages’ as an antidote to social isolation
Santa Cruz reaches housing goals while county, other cities fail
Capitola, Scotts Valley make least progress on affordable homes
Santa Cruz City Council allows Food Bin housing project
Developer dissatisfied with 48 units, determining next steps
How to find home insurance in Santa Cruz County
Practical tips to reduce costs, navigate brokers and seek new options
Second apartment complex proposed on Almar Avenue in Santa Cruz
Developer describes new affordable housing
Teacher housing plan detailed on Swift Street in Santa Cruz
School district eyes 2028 opening
State report on homeless services calls for more accountability
Santa Cruz County leaders respond
Soquel Drive housing complex proposal draws concerns
Neighbors demand changes to 173-unit affordable housing plan
Two Live Oak apartment proposals could be approved without public input
April 29 meeting on separate Thurber Lane housing proposal
Rising homelessness in Watsonville prompts new strategies
Union Street shelter set to close March 30
Tenants seek ban on rental application fees in Santa Cruz County
State lawmakers consider changes
Progress highlighted on homeless services in Santa Cruz
Pitch continues for city sales tax hike
Capitola Mall redevelopment stalls on affordable housing plans
City staff raise height limit to try to kickstart project
Apartments approved on High Street in Santa Cruz
Peace Village church project survives appeals
Capitola senior housing proposal draws criticism
Assisted living considered on Capitola Road
Planning commission approves Food Bin housing project in Santa Cruz
Height, lack of parking weighed against housing shortage
Santa Cruz city leaders approve thousands of potential new homes
Watsonville expected to miss state deadline for housing plans
Options and obstacles with new RV parking rules in Santa Cruz
Unhoused residents describe barriers to participation
Housing plans approved for Live Oak, Aptos, Soquel
Supervisors try to improve affordability of new rentals
Housing proposal advances on 38th Avenue in Capitola
Neighbors request street safety upgrades
New homes proposed on River Street in Santa Cruz
Input wanted at Nov. 13 meeting