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Residents oppose Catalyst redevelopment; nightclub’s manager says new building is overdue
Developers hope to keep Catalyst in the building
Rep. Jimmy Panetta condemns tactics by ICE and DHS
Community leaders stand against ICE
Watsonville Hospital lost $24 million last year. 2026 isn’t looking much better
Plus: ICU staffing agreement extended through March 7
Santa Cruz County supervisors meeting yields progress for veterans, immigrant resident protection
Committee formed to prepare for federal immigration enforcement
Scotts Valley calls on residents to join the Citizens Academy
Learn about local governance and city operations
Lighthouse Point can’t catch a break from erosion
Worsening storms threaten iconic surf spots and historic monuments on West Cliff
Progressive Rail pushes back on RTC’s rail line takeover attempt
An ‘unfazed’ RTC remains undeterred
Design revealed for 8-story Pacific Ave. apartments in Santa Cruz
Community meeting planned Jan. 26
‘ICE Out for Good’ protest planned Friday in Scotts Valley
Plus: Capitola paddle out against ICE on Sunday
Meeting for Catalyst nightclub redevelopment set for Jan. 29
Petition fighting project has more than 10,000 signatories
This Santa Cruz nonprofit gave him a home. Then they took it away.
Left behind by the defunct Mental Health Client Action Network
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Watsonville council advances oversized vehicle ordinance despite concerns
City leaders say law is not meant to target homeless people
Homelessness advocates seek to expand extreme weather shelter program
Shelters full as winter temperatures drop
Watsonville Hospital could close ICU amid staffing shortage
ICU to remain staffed for at least four weeks
County supervisors greenlight draft rules for battery energy storage facilities
Energy company could seek state approval instead
Dominican Hospital and retirement community object to housing development
A proposed six-story apartment complex in Live Oak spurs health and safety complaints
Santa Cruz leaders vote to terminate contract with Flock
Council leaves the door open for replacement license plate readers
Santa Cruz County residents’ input wanted on 2050 transportation plan
RTC meeting Jan. 15
Anti-ICE protest planned Sunday in Santa Cruz
Activists decry killing of legal observer in Minneapolis
Santa Cruz could end Flock camera contract next month
Discussion set for Tuesday’s council meeting