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Affordable housing planned at Downtown Watsonville transit center
60 units could be built above new bus station
Agencies aim to increase controlled burns in Santa Cruz County
State task force leaders anticipate delayed fire season as grasses dry
Coastal Commission approves Santa Cruz overnight RV parking ban
Parking alternatives offered, 72 hour tow notice required
Coral Street homeless services plans advance in Santa Cruz
Pogonip camp cleanup expected to cost $250,000
Court ruling complicates natural-gas phase out in Santa Cruz County
Cooks, builders discuss changes
Is homeless services spending effective in Santa Cruz County?
Part 3 of 3: Residents and leaders describe a need for housing
Money sources, constraints and problems with homeless services spending in Santa Cruz County
Part 2 of 3: How homeless services money was spent from 2019 to 2021
How homeless services money has been spent in Santa Cruz County
From shelters to rent help, 14 categories traced from 2019 to 2021
Four-story apartment buildings proposed at 1800 Soquel Ave. in Santa Cruz
Neighbors express concerns about height, parking
Future of West Cliff Drive explored by residents, city staff
Ideas floated for traffic, armor and bike path ahead of fall city council decisions
Watsonville residents’ input wanted on housing plans
May 3 public workshop on city’s General Plan update
Eight-story apartment complex approved on Front Street in Santa Cruz
Plus: Plans form to meet state housing goals
Food Bin owners explain Santa Cruz housing proposal
Neighbors weigh parking, traffic and grocer’s future
Santa Cruz harbor bridge project aims to start in late summer
Upgrades for earthquake safety, cycling planned for decades
New group helps seniors prepare for wildfire in Santa Cruz County
‘Brush Brigade’ seeks volunteers
Coral Street homeless service ideas head to Santa Cruz City Council
Potential expansion could include more homes for people with disabilities
Art fills Circle Church in Santa Cruz during demolition delay
City approvals required before construction starts
FEMA offers tips to Santa Cruz County storm victims
Denial letters don’t end process, FEMA staff says
Flooded Pajaro residents detail losses, hope for federal aid
Governor seeks second major disaster declaration for Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County, Kaiser Permanente draft care agreement for low-income residents
After years of negotiations, county supervisors to consider plan
Pajaro flood victims start long road to repairs
How to get resources and how to help