Santa Cruz council advances stricter affordable housing rules
Also, historical significance to be weighed for Circle Church
Three speeches, one theme: healing
Justin Cummings, Donna Meyers sworn in as Santa Cruz's new mayor, vice mayor
Syringe exchange rules changed in Santa Cruz County
Also, supervisors protect mobile home park residents
Santa Cruzans offer solutions on homelessness, public health
Also: city committee aims to identify sites for new camps
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Santa Cruz council delays new rules for homeless camp closures
Also: Housing plans could shift from transit corridors to downtown
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Why you should care about inclusionary rates
City's rule can influence how much housing gets built
Santa Cruz planning commission requests inclusionary rate study
Commission: Analysis needed before city requires more affordable units
Santa Cruz law change in the works to handle homeless camps
City council to consider legal response to unsanctioned camp
Disposable cup fee to start in Santa Cruz County
Money also approved for school safety, homeless
What to watch in local government this week – 11.17.19
Noteworthy topics at Board of Supervisors, Community Advisory Committee on Homelessness, Santa Cruz Planning Commission