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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
Overcoming years of financial setbacks, a veterans housing project secures new funding
“I just want it to be done”, Veterans Village inches closer to finishing
Mental health clinicians at PVUSD speak out: cuts will be ‘devastating’ for students
As layoffs loom, some clinicians are leaving the district early
Environmental advocate to challenge Coonerty for Santa Cruz Mayor
Two local seats for June primary remain uncontested
As rain continues in Santa Cruz County, how to check river water levels
Guide to local storms and flood resources