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‘Pretty dire’: Food banks and CalFresh users brace for federal cuts
Tightened eligibility for food stamps could strain nonprofits
Day 11 pesticides hunger strike: fatigue, lack of concentration setting in
Watsonville activists to go without food for 30 days
San Lorenzo Park redesign could include pickleball, river restoration
Duck pond not included in proposed redesign
As a new state bill pushes back against license plate cameras, Watsonville looks to add more
Watsonville City Council meeting Tuesday
Scotts Valley Vice Mayor resigns
City council must appoint replacement or order election
They fled violence and war to Santa Cruz County. Now, their future is uncertain.
Local volunteer network offers support to asylum seekers
253 below-market-rate homes on tap in Soquel
Construction expected to begin January 2026
Cost-saving efforts backfire for rail trail in Santa Cruz, Live Oak, Capitola
Shortfall could delay construction
License plate cameras praised by Watsonville police despite immigration concerns
Privacy advocates say data is still vulnerable
Pajaro River levee sweep leaves dozens without shelter
More than 100 displaced ahead of annual levee work
Will streamlined environmental rules hasten development in Santa Cruz County?
New state laws exempt some projects from CEQA
Santa Cruz council pushes forward with $1.7 million harbor rail bridge plan, other relief measures
Free parking, expanded bus and water taxi service proposed
162 below-market-rate homes on tap in Scotts Valley
Residency expected by 2028
This New Jersey city achieved zero traffic deaths. Could it be a model for Santa Cruz?
Hoboken lowered speed limits, traded parking for safety
Santa Cruz staff advise against opening harbor rail bridge for walking
Report recommends expanding water taxi, bus service
Watsonville activist plans 30-day hunger strike against pesticides
Activists to rally against pesticides at Sunday event at Barrios Unidos
Pajaro Valley school district blames staffing issues for overdue financial report
District faces Sept. 15 deadline to submit audit
Santa Cruz County proposal could allow destruction of homeless RVs
Owners would get no warning if public safety threat found
Four ways to make streets safer in Watsonville
Plans to slow streets could save lives
Watsonville’s walking and biking deaths far outpace the county average. Here’s why.
Experts blame wide roads and high speeds
Santa Cruz developer appeals dismissal of Food Bin housing lawsuit
Project’s future hinges on 11 units, developer says