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Vacant shops prompt new rules in Downtown Santa Cruz
Plus: Wharf repair plans approved, fire department merger to be studied
Free bus rides in Santa Cruz County on Tuesday
Plus, a Watsonville Earth Day event April 27
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Central Fire explore merger
Study expected to consider more shared services
Santa Cruz City Council to weigh wharf repairs
Bike lanes, military equipment policy also to be considered
Downtown Santa Cruz expansion plan advances
Proposal allows taller buildings, new Warriors arena
Capitola council rejects Park Ave. bike path proposal
Despite higher cost for transportation commission, many residents want trail in rail corridor
Planning Commission to weigh Downtown Santa Cruz expansion
Meeting on Thursday, April 17
Capitola City Council to revisit Park Ave. rail trail plan
Meeting on Thursday, April 17
City orders fixes at UC-owned Hilltop apartments in Santa Cruz as problems mount
Tenants file state discrimination complaints, consider lawsuit
6-story apartment proposal withdrawn on Almar Ave. in Santa Cruz
Process ‘took much longer’ than anticipated
Downtown Santa Cruz Library, housing project to start in June
Farmers market to move in May, housing interest list open
Cabrillo College students propose solutions to commuting problems
Transit advocates at Santa Cruz Local event offer ways to get involved
Report calls for new jail or mental health facility in Santa Cruz County
More treatment options wanted to reduce criminality
Santa Cruz County could seek payout for water contamination
Plus, supervisors to discuss cannabis lounges and election rules
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