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New homes proposed on River Street in Santa Cruz
Input wanted at Nov. 13 meeting
Property tax changes proposed in Santa Cruz County
State formula blamed for poor county roads, facilities
Santa Cruz rail-trail segment to finish in February
North Coast trail work due in spring 2024
Students protest pesticide proposal in Watsonville
Regulators seek input on five year plan
Road repair backlog mounts in Santa Cruz County
Crews brace for winter amid lack of money, labor, supplies
Proposed hotel height allowed in Downtown Santa Cruz
Plus: Bus depot housing project expected to start in February
Santa Cruz event offers affordable housing strategies
Speakers highlight laws that limited homes and potential fixes
Flood risks remain despite recent river work in Santa Cruz County
Plus: County leaders discuss emergency plans, money for commissioners
Ballots for Scotts Valley schools, fire district elections due Oct. 24 and Nov. 7
School and fire leaders explain plans to voters
Capitola leaders outline areas for new homes
Capitola Mall, Capitola Road among areas targeted for redevelopment
Downtown Watsonville plan adopted to add housing, shops, walkability
Zoning, street changes hope to attract redevelopment
‘Living shoreline’ concepts try to stem storm damage on Santa Cruz County coast
Dune restoration, other measures possible
Medi-Cal rules prompt enrollment drop in Santa Cruz County
Advocates warn of less access to health care
Amid West Cliff repairs, more diverse group wanted for coastal vision in Santa Cruz
Plus: Warriors arena lease extended
Soquel Avenue apartment proposal clears hurdle in Santa Cruz
Neighborhood group concerned about safety and parking
Thousands of homes planned for Aptos, Live Oak, Soquel in county’s Housing Element
Pushback on potential homes at former golf course
San Lorenzo Valley parents seek more after-school programs
Elected leaders asked for money, buildings for child care
Santa Cruz County leaders explore potential new jail
Possible $200 million project weighed by Sheriff’s Office, inmate advocates
Slow recovery continues after Pajaro flood
Committee to guide $20 million state investment
Zayante Fire aims to add evacuation sirens in Santa Cruz Mountains
Benefit concert in Felton Sept. 22
Watsonville council approves $10 million for parks, roads, services
Measure R sales tax hike brings in new money