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Santa Cruz County leaders explore potential new jail
Possible $200 million project weighed by Sheriff’s Office, inmate advocates
Slow recovery continues after Pajaro flood
Committee to guide $20 million state investment
Zayante Fire aims to add evacuation sirens in Santa Cruz Mountains
Benefit concert in Felton Sept. 22
Watsonville council approves $10 million for parks, roads, services
Measure R sales tax hike brings in new money
Santa Cruz County leaders outline results of $23 million in homeless services spending
Fewer services, more homeless in South County
Months after Pajaro flood, repair crews race against winter rain
Some flood victims remain homeless
Input wanted on 50-year vision for West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz
Coastal armoring, retreat strategies, goals to be considered
Seniors pay largest rent hike in 20 years at Santa Cruz mobile home park
Inflation, legal settlement puts squeeze on some tenants
Winter storm debris poses future wildfire threat in Santa Cruz County
Cal Fire chief renews call for volunteer firefighters
Capitola Wharf repairs, additions on tap
Reopening anticipated next summer
Report finds fewer homeless residents in Santa Cruz County
Count shows uptick of homelessness in Watsonville
How to find home insurance in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Advocates offer money-saving ideas, advice on non-renewal notices
Veterans Village project faces hurdles with money, land, tenants
Fundraising push planned for this year
Scotts Valley leaders map potential housing projects
Hundreds of new homes slated for Town Center, Scotts Valley Drive
Mental-health crisis care gets overhaul in Santa Cruz County
More staff and coordination in new 24-hour response
Santa Cruz city leaders to consider higher fees, potential new taxes
Unfunded pensions help drive projected budget deficit
Staff shortage hinders Santa Cruz County mental health care
Civil Grand Jury report outlines problems, offers solutions
Campaign finance probe remains unresolved in Santa Cruz County
State leaders aim to reduce 1,300 case backlog
Homeless data system to reboot in Santa Cruz County
Upgrades aim to improve coordination, add funding
More diverse Santa Cruz County residents wanted for commissions
June events planned to attract new volunteers
Mental-health crisis response could expand in Santa Cruz County
Programs would dispatch mental health workers, not police