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Santa Cruz reaches housing goals while county, other cities fail
Capitola, Scotts Valley make least progress on affordable homes
Santa Cruz city budget avoids cuts, skips savings
Long-term shortfall persists despite sales tax hike
Santa Cruz City Council allows Food Bin housing project
Developer dissatisfied with 48 units, determining next steps
How to find home insurance in Santa Cruz County
Practical tips to reduce costs, navigate brokers and seek new options
How to get involved in budget hearings in Santa Cruz, Capitola, Scotts Valley, Watsonville
Speak out on public spending in May and June
Cannabis dispensary approved at former Emily’s Bakery in Santa Cruz
School administrators lead opposition
Photo essay: UC Santa Cruz students urge divestment from weapons makers
Sacramento State starts socially responsible investment policy
Second apartment complex proposed on Almar Avenue in Santa Cruz
Developer describes new affordable housing
Teacher housing plan detailed on Swift Street in Santa Cruz
School district eyes 2028 opening
New training facility proposed for Santa Cruz Police and Fire
Activists fear militarization, outsize spending
State report on homeless services calls for more accountability
Santa Cruz County leaders respond
Soquel Drive housing complex proposal draws concerns
Neighbors demand changes to 173-unit affordable housing plan
Two Live Oak apartment proposals could be approved without public input
April 29 meeting on separate Thurber Lane housing proposal
Pesticide use near schools detailed in Santa Cruz County
Potentially harmful chemicals applied hundreds of times
Transportation commission reaffirms support for rail trail
County supervisors to revisit money decision April 30
State money for rail trail could transfer to regional transportation commission
Idea to be floated at special meeting Thursday
‘Bleak’ outlook for Santa Cruz County budget
Less money for road repairs, fewer public health staff proposed
One-way traffic on West Cliff quashed by Santa Cruz City Council
Grant application will not be made for pilot program
Rail-trail money threatened after Santa Cruz County supervisors vote
Supervisors delay $68 million for Live Oak, Capitola, Aptos segments
Compost toilet program to launch in San Lorenzo Valley
‘The goal is to get the law changed’
Downtown Santa Cruz hotel approved by city council
Outdoor restaurant to be built near river