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As lawsuits ensnare three housing proposals, what could it mean for the future of development in Santa Cruz County?
Developer Workbench has more than 200 proposed units tied up in court
Monterey County officials delay report on Pajaro flood money, again
Spokesperson confirms all $20 million was spent by deadline
Watsonville utilities rates could go up July 1
Fee hikes needed to make repairs, comply with state law
279 below-market-rate apartments on tap in Santa Cruz
Center St. proposal switches from market rate to affordable
‘I don’t know what to do’: Santa Cruz homeless residents grapple with dwindling services
Housing Matters’ Day Services closure cuts off bathrooms, showers, water
As Watsonville Hospital relies on loans to stay afloat, long-term fix still unclear
Plus: Hospital moves to limit immigration enforcement access
E-bikes aren’t going away, so city leaders want to better educate youth riders
A closer look at Marin County’s e-bike safety program
Santa Cruz County eyes potential half-cent sales tax hike to offset federal cuts
Local taxes could be as high as 10.25% if adopted by voters
Developer and residents sue County of Santa Cruz over two Live Oak apartment proposals
Both proposals from developer Workbench invoked Builder’s Remedy
Pajaro Valley residents describe cost of living concerns as ‘everything goes up except wages’
Noticias Watsonville speaks with over 100 residents ahead of June election
‘You’re not able to just close your door and teach’: PVUSD employees get layoff notices
With fewer instructors, teachers worry students will lose out
Santa Cruz could trade voting power for prettier developments
City Council to discuss Tuesday
Santa Cruz County poised to cancel contract with mental health nonprofit
Also: CORE funding, youth commission
César Chávez reckoning in Santa Cruz County: What could accountability look like to you?
Dolores Huerta: ‘I can no longer stay silent’
Half-cent sales tax for Santa Cruz County buses proposed for November ballot
Money would avert service cuts and 100 layoffs
PVUSD takes first step towards school closures amid financial crisis
School closure committee applications to open next week
Pleasure Point residents say ‘yes’ to female surfer statue — just not here
County to consider the proposal at April 3 meeting
Santa Cruz Mountains residents clash with PG&E over tree cutting
Residents worried about possible landslides, environmental damage
Santa Cruz County bans federal immigration agents from using county property
Ban covers all county buildings, parking lots and open spaces
Santa Cruz City Council approves Coral Street zoning changes
New buildings could be up to 8 stories
County leaders to discuss locking out immigration agents
Sheriff’s data sharing to undergo audit