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Input wanted on potential upgrades to Harvey West Park in Santa Cruz
Pickleball, pools, pump track and new community center possible
Rail trail, highway projects could sap Santa Cruz County transportation money for 20 years
Transportation commission to weigh loans in autumn
Housing proposal grows to five stories on Capitola Road in Live Oak
Workbench uses Builder’s Remedy to increase units
As highway and trail costs climb, Santa Cruz transportation leaders weigh loans
April 3 transportation commission meeting to tackle budget
Thousands of Santa Cruz County residents could lose health care with Medicaid cuts
Clogged emergency departments, more costs for patients and hospitals anticipated
Pajaro Valley Unified school trustees tackle ethnic studies
April 1 town hall at Aptos High School
Harvey West Park upgrades to be discussed in Santa Cruz on April 2
Sports fields, bike areas could be revamped
New pesticide alerts draw praise, criticism in Pajaro Valley
Teachers, students describe health problems
More home insurance options, higher rates coming to Santa Cruz County
New rules for fire prone areas
Housing proposal reduced to 5 stories on Water Street in Santa Cruz
Former Japanese restaurant could be redeveloped
Lithium battery storage proposal near Watsonville faces hurdles
Sites near Dominican Hospital, Aptos High School are not viable, company says
144 apartments in revised proposal on Almar Ave. in Santa Cruz
Planning Commission agrees to project in concept
Transportation commission approves intercity rail concept, seeks cost savings for bridges
Bridge work anticipated to cost nearly $1 billion
Social Security Administration ‘gutting’ described by Santa Cruz congress member, former agency head
Steps to help protect your benefits
Almar Ave. apartment proposal heads to Santa Cruz Planning Commission
6-story proposal is across street from approved 3-story complex
Rail options, costs on tap for Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation meeting
Questions remain on funding, design
Capitola to consider rebuilding wharf restaurant, other facilities
Survey, meetings expected in spring
Laid off NOAA employee in Santa Cruz was improving agency’s efficiency
Three Santa Cruz federal science workers dismissed as agencies brace for more layoffs
Santa Cruz County Supervisors advance cannabis lounges, discuss teen protections
Marijuana use declines among some county youth
Circle Church site undeveloped nearly 5 years after housing approval
City awaits home design permit applications
Santa Cruz harbor bridge detours, construction detailed
Quake safety project expected through early 2028