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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
Vacation rentals capped in Santa Cruz County areas
Cannabis cultivation expanded, disposable cup fee delayed, placeholder county budget approved
Scotts Valley council denies housing at toxic industrial site
Lack of development plans, uncertain cleanup
Santa Cruz County homeless service plan takes shape
Vacation rental restrictions proposed, new cell towers ahead
Circle Church housing proposal to be decided by Santa Cruz City Council
Tenant church’s buyout offer ‘on the table’
Santa Cruz council rejects Circle Church historical status
Design, planning process continues for new homes
Santa Cruz council delays rental housing registry
Vote stalled on mandatory data collection
Santa Cruz homeless services expand, camping sites limited
Santa Cruz City Council accepts ideas from homeless advisory group
Santa Cruz commission votes no Circle Church historical status
City council will have final say on demolition, housing
Santa Cruz raises affordability bar for housing projects
Developers will have less incentive to build very low-income units