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Rats, high rents plague UC-owned Hilltop Apartments in Santa Cruz
Longtime residents displaced for student housing
What triggers a homeless camp sweep in Santa Cruz County?
County staff start to draft clearer rules
Zayante Fire proposes more staff, new equipment with Measure T
Homeowners asked to pay $290 parcel tax
Santa Cruz County settles sales tax lawsuit, outlines spending
Money expected to improve roads, parks, homeless response
Watsonville council member found liable in child sexual assault lawsuit
Jimmy Dutra ordered to pay $1.1 million, remains on Nov. 5 ballot
Cycling upgrades proposed for Scotts Valley Drive
Scotts Valley City council to consider design options Sept. 18
City staff seeks input on short-term West Cliff plans in Santa Cruz
Fall meetings set for 5-Year Roadmap
Jury out in Watsonville council member’s sexual assault trial
Jimmy Dutra accused of molesting 12-year-old in 2005
6-story apartment proposal in Midtown Santa Cruz prompts Sept. 16 meeting
Vacant lot slated for 80 homes at Soquel Ave. and Cayuga St.
Downtown Santa Cruz hotel could get lower-cost rooms
Coastal Commission to review appeal Sept. 12
Measure U would reduce San Lorenzo Valley Water bills, but could slow repairs
Some water district board members oppose voter initiative
Park Ave. Soquel housing project on track, developer says
Construction expected to finish in early 2025
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Live Oak affordable housing proposal grows despite neighbors’ concerns
More apartments, less parking proposed on Thurber Lane
Santa Cruz city, county prevail in lawsuit against UCSC growth plan
Water, wildfire, housing remain key issues
Relocation money available for CZU fire survivors
State program offers up to $350,000 for home purchase
Central Fire’s $221 million bond measure, explained
Money needed to replace aging fire stations, buy new engines, chief says
School board races participation drops in Santa Cruz County
Plus other election previews
In-home caregivers rally for higher pay in Santa Cruz County
Contract negotiations ongoing since June
UC Santa Cruz adds off-campus housing as lawsuits drag on
Court ruling on campus growth plan expected this month
Union sues UC over student housing construction contract
Company concealed employee death, union says