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Santa Cruz leaders wrestle with potential district elections
Some council members say change would not favor minority candidates
Assemblymember Mark Stone explains votes on housing bills
State representative from Santa Cruz County supports SB9, opposes SB10
Santa Cruz outdoor dining could expand
Plus: Homeless Garden Project aims toward Pogonip
Young Santa Cruz County residents lag with vaccines
Lessons from Santa Clara County’s high vaccination rate
Rebuilding woes and potential solutions for CZU Fire survivors
Community Foundation hazard study for homeowners due in September
Santa Cruz beach litter increases with lack of staff
Coastal cleanups planned after Labor Day weekend
Smaller apartment complex proposed at 831 Water St. in Santa Cruz
Neighbors’ concerns remain, streamlined approval expected
Plan to speed building permits in CZU fire zone expected in September
Plus, updates on county plan to address homelessness
Santa Cruz changes ADU law, prompted by Coastal Commission
Plus, council could vote on River Street sign
Santa Cruz sales tax, living wage proposals fail
City voters could decide on sales tax increase in 2022
Scotts Valley to fund after-school care
Skypark to reopen by Sept. 20
Volunteer firefighters needed in Santa Cruz County
Fewer inmate fire crews available to Cal Fire
Cotoni-Coast Dairies trails, bike plans face appeals
Habitat, parking concerns on ‘stunning’ North Coast land
Pilot food-waste program expected to expand in Santa Cruz
Garbage rate hikes expected due to state mandate
Wildfire preparation groups double in Santa Cruz County
Residents hope to limit destruction of future blazes
Capitola outdoor dining expected to pause in September
Coastal Commission approval needed
Santa Cruz council could tackle sales tax proposal, living wage
Special meeting could happen July 27
Santa Cruz jail inmates transition to private mental health care
County behavioral health clinicians to leave
Santa Cruz County rail funding search continues
Interim trails could be built on train tracks
Santa Cruz credit union board to discuss building sale for hotel
Board meeting prompted by customers' petition
Santa Cruz sobering center could reopen in January
Fatal fire destroyed Water Street building in 2020