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Housing

Dominican Hospital and retirement community object to housing development

Jesse Greenspan2026-01-14T07:26:31-08:00January 14, 2026|

A proposed six-story apartment complex in Live Oak spurs health and safety complaints

State leaders seek input on proposed ‘zone zero’ wildfire safety rules

B. Sakura Cannestra2026-01-05T10:51:17-08:00January 5, 2026|

Fence removal, tree trimming, raking leaves could become law

Co-housing group seeks residents for 14-acre development near DeLaveaga park

Jesse Kathan2025-12-11T17:33:43-08:00December 11, 2025|

Site visit planned Saturday

Townhomes proposed in Live Oak up for a vote by planning commission

Jesse Kathan2025-12-08T14:37:08-08:00December 8, 2025|

Plus: Temporary housing projects for homeless people to open in Live Oak

Government

Santa Cruz County poised to cancel contract with mental health nonprofit

Jesse Kathan2026-03-23T14:51:31-07:00March 23, 2026|

Also: CORE funding, youth commission

César Chávez reckoning in Santa Cruz County: What could accountability look like to you?

Nik Altenberg2026-03-20T15:16:20-07:00March 20, 2026|

Dolores Huerta: ‘I can no longer stay silent’

PVUSD takes first step towards school closures amid financial crisis

B. Sakura Cannestra2026-03-20T12:34:33-07:00March 19, 2026|

School closure committee applications to open next week

Pleasure Point residents say ‘yes’ to female surfer statue — just not here

B. Sakura Cannestra and Amaya Edwards2026-03-25T08:58:40-07:00March 17, 2026|

County to consider the proposal at April 3 meeting

Health

‘Pretty dire’: Food banks and CalFresh users brace for federal cuts

Jesse Kathan2025-09-12T17:51:53-07:00September 12, 2025|

Tightened eligibility for food stamps could strain nonprofits

Day 11 pesticides hunger strike: fatigue, lack of concentration setting in

Nik Altenberg2026-09-03T18:59:02-07:00September 12, 2025|

Watsonville activists to go without food for 30 days

Watsonville activist plans 30-day hunger strike against pesticides

Nik Altenberg2026-09-03T18:59:10-07:00August 22, 2025|

Activists to rally against pesticides at Sunday event at Barrios Unidos

Santa Cruz Planned Parenthood clinic closure leaves residents scrambling

Nik Altenberg and Amaya Edwards2025-08-08T17:30:14-07:00August 8, 2025|

Plus: Where to find care

Transportation

Transportation commissioners ask for tax hike info in train proposal

Jesse Kathan2025-08-01T11:41:39-07:00June 12, 2025|

Passenger rail could cost $4.3 billion, sap money for roads

Report projects $4.3 billion price tag for Santa Cruz County passenger rail

Jesse Kathan2025-06-10T14:45:08-07:00June 6, 2025|

40-minute train from Santa Cruz to Pajaro envisioned

Passenger rail costs, rider estimates on tap for Santa Cruz County

Jesse Kathan2025-06-06T17:12:52-07:00June 3, 2025|

Meeting set for June 9

Santa Cruz passenger rail options outlined

Tyler Maldonado2025-05-16T14:47:48-07:00May 16, 2025|

Potential stations described near Depot Park, Natural Bridges Drive

Environment

City of Santa Cruz must provide UCSC with water as university expands

Jesse Kathan2024-11-27T15:55:15-08:00November 27, 2024|

Appeals court sides with campus

5-year West Cliff plan takes shape with road shift at Lighthouse Field

Jesse Greenspan2024-11-22T18:06:01-08:00November 20, 2024|

Restacked boulders, consistent designs are among priorities

Rail stations proposed for Live Oak, Capitola, Aptos, Rio Del Mar

Jesse Kathan2024-11-15T17:54:20-08:00November 15, 2024|

Elevated track possible near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

As Live Oak rail-trail plans sharpen, mobile-home owners dig in

Jesse Kathan2024-11-05T11:22:12-08:00November 1, 2024|

Report to provide “more clarity” for homeowners

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