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Tips for Dreamers in Santa Cruz County as DACA faces uncertain future
Renew documents, follow policy changes and consider a lawyer
Housing proposal for school staff heads to Santa Cruz City Council
100 apartments proposed near Swift St.
Teacher layoffs could be delayed, Pajaro Valley superintendent says
March 15 notice deadline may pass, more reserve money tapped
School districts grapple with declining enrollment in Santa Cruz County
Pajaro, Soquel, Scotts Valley leaders discuss money challenges
389 apartments approved on Ocean Street in Santa Cruz
Construction expected to start spring 2026
Major water project to finish in Soquel, Aptos, Capitola
Recycled wastewater to replenish groundwater basin
Senior speed dating draws hearts in Live Oak
Love and friendship at Grey Bears’ Senior Night Out series
Watsonville council members discuss rail trail options
Paths planned near Beach Street, Pajaro Valley High School
Capitola council delays decision on Park Avenue rail trail options
Residents pack meeting, threaten lawsuit
High wind, rain, surf, slides due for Santa Cruz County
Weather service issues warnings through Saturday
Rail trail, traffic calming projects on tap for Watsonville City Council
New law makes parking within 20 feet of crosswalk illegal
Santa Cruz wildfire plan aims to coordinate evacuations, water delivery, resources
Plus, a city budget update
‘A game changer’: More Santa Cruz County residents call 24-hour mobile crisis team
Law enforcement shootings spur years of activism
‘Forever chemicals’ prompt water upgrades at Santa Cruz County lockup
County says water is safe amid evolving standards
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