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‘Nowhere to go’: Palomar tenants decry rent hikes, cockroaches
Tenants Association says landlord failed to give required notice
Santa Cruz Local’s June election guide is here
You told us what to ask candidates in Santa Cruz, South County and Pajaro. Here’s what they said.
Santa Cruz residents make bid to purchase Catalyst building as community-owned venue
More than $500,000 pledged in first 48 hours
Santa Cruz residents have spoken: housing, homelessness and transportation
We met with residents and listened to their concerns ahead of the June election
‘Unacceptable’: Cabrillo College dental hygiene program on three-year state probation
Regulators say program changed student grades and is understaffed
Boulder Creek community has one way in and one way out
Bonnie Brier lost its main access bridge in 2025. One year later, residents are still cut off.
Housing development behind Peace United Church grows in size
New application now calls for 47 units
Tenants set to be displaced by new affordable housing in Downtown Santa Cruz
102-unit building approved by planning commission
Ryan Coonerty holds early fundraising lead in Santa Cruz Mayor’s race
Campaign finances give first look at candidates’ funds
Local groups collaborating to build sustainable tiny homes for unhoused people
Partners include Mt. Calvary church, People First and Just Places
60-unit Mission Street apartment building attracts early opposition in Santa Cruz
Plans require demolishing medical offices
Santa Cruz city leaders may seek to end safe parking program for homeless people
Coastal Commission expected to renew city’s RV parking ban
Anti-surveillance organizers want to engage leaders in Watsonville and Capitola, but efforts are slow-going
Local groups to converge in Watsonville to discuss data privacy and Flock Safety cameras
Two 60-unit apartment buildings proposed on Mission St. in Santa Cruz
Online community meeting set for April 21
Seven-story affordable housing proposed next to Palomar Inn
Property is owned by mayoral candidate's wife
As lawsuits ensnare three housing proposals, what could it mean for the future of development in Santa Cruz County?
Developer Workbench has more than 200 proposed units tied up in court
Monterey County officials delay report on Pajaro flood money, again
Spokesperson confirms all $20 million was spent by deadline
Watsonville utilities rates could go up July 1
Fee hikes needed to make repairs, comply with state law
279 below-market-rate apartments on tap in Santa Cruz
Center St. proposal switches from market rate to affordable
‘I don’t know what to do’: Santa Cruz homeless residents grapple with dwindling services
Housing Matters’ Day Services closure cuts off bathrooms, showers, water
As Watsonville Hospital relies on loans to stay afloat, long-term fix still unclear
Plus: Hospital moves to limit immigration enforcement access