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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
What could Santa Cruz’s disappearing sand mean for its iconic beaches and surf breaks?
Scientists, surfers, and city officials weigh in on erosion
PVUSD could soon discuss closing schools — months after a push to consider it
Discussion comes alongside proposal for bond measure
UC Santa Cruz student to challenge city Councilmember Renée Golder
Also: One more joins mayoral race, Justin Cummings secures another term
A Santa Cruz nonprofit offered to step in for an embattled mental health organization. Not everyone is on board.
People First could temporarily run MHCAN’s programs
Three more join race for Santa Cruz Mayor
Field now includes repeat candidates and recalled council member
Will a female surfer statue gain enough support to be built on East Cliff?
Attend a community meeting for the project on March 12
County residents notified of “Erin Brockovich chemical” in drinking water
Tightened state standards prompt disclosure; officials maintain water is safe
‘The carpet’s been pulled out’: 250 Santa Cruz County households brace for loss of housing subsidy
Emergency vouchers to end as Section 8 waitlist could be put on ice
Federal government takes next big step in starting offshore drilling in California
A 30-day public comment period open through March