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Scotts Valley school bond pulls ahead by 11 votes
More ballots to process before Dec. 3 deadline
5-year West Cliff plan takes shape with road shift at Lighthouse Field
Restacked boulders, consistent designs are among priorities
Un centro de transporte viene a Pajaro
Reunión comunitaria: miércoles 20 de noviembre
Child care, Meals on Wheels could be reduced with local funding changes
County, city leaders expect to award money at Nov. 19 meetings
Mission Street updates: La Reina market, Food Bin, Arrow surf shop, 1815 Mission
Arrow, La Cabaña complex due to reopen summer 2025
Rail stations proposed for Live Oak, Capitola, Aptos, Rio Del Mar
Elevated track possible near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz County election results hold, except Pajaro school board
Updates due 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15
Pajaro Valley school board could shake up as 3 incumbents trail
Split continues over ethnic studies contract
After Trump win, Santa Cruz County leaders affirm support for immigrants
Legal protections outlined in letter, event
Slipping Live Oak school bond stalls plans for teacher housing
District leaders expect to target 2026 ballot
Scotts Valley election results: Lind, Clark, Jett lead council race
Scotts Valley school bond gains razor-thin lead
Aromas-San Juan school bond heads toward passage
Tri-county Measure D would issue $44 million in bonds
Input wanted on rural highway upgrades in Santa Cruz County
Online survey collects concerns
Bonny Doon school bond glides toward passage
Money would aid repairs, resilience
De Serpa leads Brown for Santa Cruz County supervisor
Updated results
Lakeside Joint School District parcel tax heads toward approval
Measure HH extends funding for district
Santa Cruz soda tax leans toward yes vote in early election results
Lawsuit likely if Measure Z is approved
Measure Q, Santa Cruz County water and wildfire tax leads in early results
Updated counts show more than 59% approval
Capitola election results: Jensen, Orbach lead council race
Capitola sales tax hike glides toward passage
San Lorenzo Valley election results: Martinez holds strong lead for county supervisor
Plus: Measure T Zayante Fire tax leads, Measure U water bill limit trails