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Rail-trail permits approved in Santa Cruz, part of Live Oak
‘Ultimate’ path expected next to train tracks
Underground power line project starts small in Santa Cruz Mountains
Frequent outages prompt calls for action
Branciforte library set to reopen in late spring
Plus: Live Oak annex to finish in summer, Aptos library in fall
Downtown Santa Cruz library project approved by city council
Plus: Bike lane to be added to Laurel Street, some parking removed
Flood victims take refuge in South Santa Cruz County shelters
Bottled water, other donations needed
CZU Fire rebuild process honed by Santa Cruz County leaders
New appeal process, shorter reviews in the works
Vouchers help house hundreds in Santa Cruz County, but high demand remains
Alternative programs, tips shared to help find homes
Flood risks return to Soquel, Capitola, Watsonville, Felton
Resources available for Santa Cruz County residents
Santa Cruz County CalFresh, Medi-Cal recipients to see less money, more paperwork
As pandemic rules expire, safety-net gaps widen
One-way West Cliff Drive pilot advances in Santa Cruz
Decade of repairs expected
Strides and stalls in Santa Cruz County homeless plan
Rental assistance vouchers gain traction with landlords
Downtown Santa Cruz library project advances
City council to weigh potential parking changes
Front Street housing proposal heads to Santa Cruz Planning Commission
Taller project includes public space near Riverwalk
Shared e-bike system to return to Santa Cruz County
Docked bikes expected in Santa Cruz in summer
Soquel Drive bike lane project expected in summer
Improved traffic flow, safety on tap
Santa Cruz police respond to call for timely investigations
Plus, sidewalk vending rules updated
Cabrillo College housing proposal seeks state money
UC Santa Cruz students would share space
Coastal Commission staff outlines hopes for West Cliff plan
Public meeting set for Feb. 13
Storm cleanup continues at state parks in Santa Cruz County
Seacliff event set for Feb. 18
Ocean Street apartment plans revised in Santa Cruz
Developers to share new details at Feb. 9 meeting
Housing production plan kicks off in Santa Cruz County
Areas could be rezoned for growth