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Injury crash in crosswalk renews calls for street upgrades in Scotts Valley
Lack of city tax money, other unsafe streets thwart change
Housing project at 831 Water St. blocked by Santa Cruz council
City leaders explain denial of controversial plan
Santa Cruz police chief hired in Palm Springs
City manager to name Andy Mills' replacement
The Nov. 2 Santa Cruz city election, explained
What Measure A means, why it’s the only question, and how to get a ballot
Homelessness survey reveals some common ground in Santa Cruz County
Survey highlights needs, questions, barriers
Evening electricity rates rise in Santa Cruz County
‘Time of use’ pricing aims to ease strain on power grid
Guide to Local Government launches
Plus: Why Matthew Hendrix seeks stability and housing
More healthcare workers vaccinated in Santa Cruz County after mandate
Plus: Pogonip farm location advances, opponents hire attorney
Pogonip farm relocation advances in Santa Cruz
Opponents hire attorney
New debris-flow maps, rules aim to help CZU Fire rebuilding
Santa Cruz County supervisors ease rule on property liabilities
State mandate raises vaccination rate among Santa Cruz County healthcare workers
More than 9 in 10 vaccinated at hospitals, nursing homes ahead of Sept. 30 deadline
Santa Cruz County power outages prompt call for investigation
Plus: Proposed Pogonip farm to be discussed
Money sought to repave 41st Avenue in Capitola
New sidewalk planned for Kennedy drive
Overnight parking limits tackled in Santa Cruz
Plus: Rail trail environmental planning meeting ahead
Overnight parking limits debated in Santa Cruz
RV owners discuss potential new law
RV parking limits proposed in Santa Cruz
Plus: Capitola road projects to be considered
Santa Cruz council delays vote on 831 Water St.
Plus: Downtown library plans stack up
Santa Cruz County wildfire rebuilding rules loosen
Program to add wildfire cameras advances
Capitola leaders change affordable housing rules
Plus: Mixed reviews on hotel concept
Housing plans could target job centers in Santa Cruz County
City, county leaders inch toward allocations of thousands of homes
Santa Cruz council aims for transparency with new state housing law
Expedited approval of projects draws concern, support