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Housing

Catalyst nightclub would be demolished in proposal for Downtown Santa Cruz apartments

Jesse Kathan2026-05-08T15:37:53-07:00November 26, 2025|

Seven-story building would include 64 units

Six-story apartment building proposed on Capitola Road

Jesse Kathan2025-11-14T18:55:35-08:00November 14, 2025|

Capitola City Council nixes support for smaller project

A battle over state housing law could send a Live Oak apartment proposal to court

Jesse Kathan2025-11-13T12:11:20-08:00November 13, 2025|

Neighbors appeal Capitola Road project

Neptune Apartments in Santa Cruz slated for redevelopment into 102 apartments

Nik Altenberg2026-09-03T12:28:10-07:00October 31, 2025|

Project linked with 201 Front St. ‘SoLa’ proposal

Government

Pajaro Valley residents describe cost of living concerns as ‘everything goes up except wages’

Catalina Jaramillo Vergara2026-03-25T18:15:29-07:00March 25, 2026|

Noticias Watsonville speaks with over 100 residents ahead of June election

‘You’re not able to just close your door and teach’: PVUSD employees get layoff notices

B. Sakura Cannestra2026-03-25T13:58:03-07:00March 25, 2026|

With fewer instructors, teachers worry students will lose out

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’

Health

Santa Cruz County syringe exchange adopts needs-based, mobile approach

Nik Altenberg2025-07-23T14:38:19-07:00July 22, 2025|

Fewer discarded needles help prompt policy change

Federal Medicaid cuts could threaten Watsonville hospital’s revival

Jesse Kathan2025-07-23T11:54:09-07:00July 18, 2025|

More uninsured, fewer patients could hurt finances

How pesticides endanger pregnant farmworkers in Pajaro Valley

Nik Altenberg2025-07-14T12:50:04-07:00July 8, 2025|

Residents speak out about health harms, lax regulations

County could scale back proposed health cuts

Jesse Kathan2025-06-10T09:57:17-07:00June 7, 2025|

Layoffs remain in budget

Transportation

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

Watsonville rail trail, train depot options presented

Tyler Maldonado2025-05-13T17:32:38-07:00May 13, 2025|

Maps show potential routes on Walker, Beach streets

Map: Santa Cruz County’s most dangerous roads for cyclists and pedestrians

Jesse Kathan2025-08-13T17:29:19-07:00May 1, 2025|

Crash hotspots on Ocean St., Freedom Blvd., Soquel Drive

Free bus rides in Santa Cruz County on Tuesday

Nik Altenberg2025-05-01T10:34:21-07:00April 22, 2025|

Plus, a Watsonville Earth Day event April 27

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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