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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
State aims to triple housing production in Santa Cruz, Monterey counties
Santa Cruz meets most building goals as Capitola, Scotts Valley lag
Condo project approved on Scotts Valley Drive
Two of 16 units slated for low-income residents
Santa Cruz leaders wrestle with potential district elections
Some council members say change would not favor minority candidates
Assemblymember Mark Stone explains votes on housing bills
State representative from Santa Cruz County supports SB9, opposes SB10
Santa Cruz outdoor dining could expand
Plus: Homeless Garden Project aims toward Pogonip
Young Santa Cruz County residents lag with vaccines
Lessons from Santa Clara County’s high vaccination rate