Hearing from homeless people on conditions at Ross Camp
Santa Cruz City Council reschedules the closure of a homeless camp at River Street and Highway 1. This time it's set for April 17, and it's supposed to coincide with the reopening of the nearby 1220 River Street [...]
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Homeless camp closure delayed, again
Santa Cruz City Council delays the closure of the homeless camp behind the Ross Dress For Less on River Street, until the city can find a better place for the 200 people living there. Also, to the relief [...]
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Homelessness, council discord, bus passes
Learn more about a homelessness proposal that would lift a ban on overnight parking on Delaware Avenue in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz City Council is set to consider the proposal at its next meeting on Feb. 26. Also, [...]
Another homeless camp relocation
Santa Cruz City Council starts to close the homeless camp near Highway 1 and reopen the River Street Camp near the Tannery. We brief you on what else you should know about the Feb. 12 council meeting: new [...]