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Bird flu risks described by Santa Cruz County health officials
Washing hands, avoiding raw milk among tips
President’s order casts uncertainty on Santa Cruz County rail trail money
$19.5 million grant hangs in balance
Workforce board aims to solve Santa Cruz County employment problems
Public forums in January, February
New group to oversee $7 million in land work through Measure Q in Santa Cruz County
Applications open for 5 board members
Cabrillo College trustees reaffirm troubled property manager for student housing project
Community meeting Wednesday, Jan. 29
Rent hikes to be tackled by Santa Cruz City Council
City law could define rules for expiring below-market-rate units
Santa Cruz council to consider new Miramar restaurant on wharf
Wharf rebuild decision remains months away
Santa Cruz County law enforcement can’t block immigration raids, but some pledge not to cooperate
Activists clarify rights of undocumented California residents
Study projects climate impact on Santa Cruz County roads, rail lines
Transportation staff hope to shore up money for projects
Ballot measure aims to build more affordable housing in Santa Cruz
Parcel tax and property transfer tax could appear in Nov. 4 election
Update: Residents told to monitor hazardous smoke from Moss Landing fire
‘Moderate’ air quality expected Friday, Saturday in Santa Cruz County
Watsonville residents among more than 500 laid off at Monterey Mushrooms
Company made payouts for pollution, wage theft
As Los Angeles burns, Santa Cruz County officials urge wildfire prep — and not just in the mountains
Alert signups, evacuation plans and home hardening tips
Watsonville residents push for stricter pesticide rules
Health problems described at state hearings this month
6-story apartment complex approved on Water Street in Santa Cruz
82 rentals expected below market rate
Decades of Santa Cruz wharf repair backlog contributed to vulnerability
Rebuild decision remains months away
Capitola City Council to consider future of Monte fireworks show
Plus, mayor’s replacement to be discussed
State money sought for $45 million in damage to Santa Cruz wharf, harbor
Relief package expected for wharf businesses
Santa Cruz County settles $2.2M lawsuit in Tamario Smith jail death
New sheriff discusses jail upgrades, mental health care
Scotts Valley housing updates: Town Center, Valley Gardens Golf Course and more
Four projects could mean 500 new homes in coming years
Red tape slows flood relief money in Pajaro
Receipts needed for goods bought years prior