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Nov. 3 Election

Housing

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

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

Government

Monterey County officials delay report on Pajaro flood money, again

Fidel M. Soto and Nik Altenberg2026-09-03T12:26:51-07:00April 16, 2026|

Spokesperson confirms all $20 million was spent by deadline

Watsonville utilities rates could go up July 1

Nik Altenberg and Fidel M. Soto2026-09-03T12:27:01-07:00April 6, 2026|

Fee hikes needed to make repairs, comply with state law

Santa Cruz County eyes potential half-cent sales tax hike to offset federal cuts

Nik Altenberg2026-09-03T18:56:30-07:00March 27, 2026|

Local taxes could be as high as 10.25% if adopted by voters

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

Health

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

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

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

Cotoni-Coast Dairies trails expected to open in summer 2025

Jesse Greenspan2024-12-12T12:26:30-08:00December 12, 2024|

Parking, land management controversies on North Coast

Maps: Could a tsunami in Santa Cruz County reach your home?

Jesse Kathan2025-05-01T11:00:02-07:00December 6, 2024|

Consult maps and make a plan, officials advised after Thursday’s warning

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

Investigations