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Downtown Santa Cruz hotel could get lower-cost rooms
Coastal Commission to review appeal Sept. 12
Measure U would reduce San Lorenzo Valley Water bills, but could slow repairs
Some water district board members oppose voter initiative
Park Ave. Soquel housing project on track, developer says
Construction expected to finish in early 2025
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How to volunteer for a board or commission
Live Oak affordable housing proposal grows despite neighbors’ concerns
More apartments, less parking proposed on Thurber Lane
Santa Cruz city, county prevail in lawsuit against UCSC growth plan
Water, wildfire, housing remain key issues
Relocation money available for CZU fire survivors
State program offers up to $350,000 for home purchase
Central Fire’s $221 million bond measure, explained
Money needed to replace aging fire stations, buy new engines, chief says
School board races participation drops in Santa Cruz County
Plus other election previews
In-home caregivers rally for higher pay in Santa Cruz County
Contract negotiations ongoing since June
UC Santa Cruz adds off-campus housing as lawsuits drag on
Court ruling on campus growth plan expected this month
Union sues UC over student housing construction contract
Company concealed employee death, union says
Santa Cruz County gas leaf-blower ban could negate electric rebates
Ban could begin next month
Explainer: Public pension debts in Santa Cruz County
Despite reforms, local governments struggle with underfunded retirement payouts
Scotts Valley City Council to weigh business tax measure Aug. 7
Money could help close city budget gap
National Night Out events in Capitola, Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz, Boulder Creek, Watsonville
Free games, demonstrations on Tuesday, Aug. 6
Capitola voters to weigh sales tax hike
Projected budget shortfall blamed on inflation, pension costs
Soda tax heads to Santa Cruz city ballot
Litigation risk follows council member’s court win
Highway 1 cost overruns to be discussed by Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
Meeting set for Thursday, Aug. 1
Capitola council advances plan for new off-leash dog park
Jade Street community center renovation heads to bid
How (and why) to run for school board in Santa Cruz County
Aug. 9 deadline for 32 seats