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Housing

Live Oak housing development approved by Planning Commission

Tyler Maldonado2025-09-26T17:32:49-07:00September 26, 2025|

171 affordable housing units to be part of the Anton Solana project

Former tenants sue landowner of proposed Ocean St. redevelopment alleging illegal evictions

Nik Altenberg2025-10-01T16:15:58-07:00September 25, 2025|

Owner may sell properties after 389-unit proposal scrapped

Developer cancels 97-unit townhouse project on Meder St. in Santa Cruz

Nik Altenberg2025-09-23T13:37:43-07:00September 23, 2025|

Reasons for scrapped project remain unclear

Monday community meeting on Frederick St. townhomes

Nik Altenberg2025-09-22T16:06:55-07:00September 22, 2025|

23 townhomes proposed near Arana Gulch in Santa Cruz

Government

Rep. Jimmy Panetta condemns tactics by ICE and DHS

B. Scalzo2026-01-30T17:57:56-08:00January 30, 2026|

Community leaders stand against ICE

Santa Cruz County supervisors meeting yields progress for veterans, immigrant resident protection

B. Sakura Cannestra2026-01-29T08:51:29-08:00January 29, 2026|

Committee formed to prepare for federal immigration enforcement

Scotts Valley calls on residents to join the Citizens Academy

Alexandria Bordas2026-01-27T17:00:50-08:00January 27, 2026|

Learn about local governance and city operations

‘ICE Out for Good’ protest planned Friday in Scotts Valley

Nik Altenberg2026-01-23T09:47:10-08:00January 23, 2026|

Plus: Capitola paddle out against ICE on Sunday

Health

Santa Cruz County Supervisors advance cannabis lounges, discuss teen protections

Jesse Kathan2025-03-12T17:07:14-07:00March 12, 2025|

Marijuana use declines among some county youth

Federal funding freeze threatens UCSC research, Santa Cruz biotech industry

Jesse Kathan2025-03-14T22:02:07-07:00March 7, 2025|

Grant delays could cause layoffs within months, professors say

Senior speed dating draws hearts in Live Oak

Grace Stetson2025-02-14T16:21:44-08:00February 14, 2025|

Love and friendship at Grey Bears’ Senior Night Out series

‘A game changer’: More Santa Cruz County residents call 24-hour mobile crisis team

Jesse Greenspan2025-02-07T12:16:21-08:00February 7, 2025|

Law enforcement shootings spur years of activism

Transportation

Cabrillo College students propose solutions to commuting problems

Jay Leedy2025-10-15T13:28:53-07:00April 9, 2025|

Transit advocates at Santa Cruz Local event offer ways to get involved

Rail trail, highway projects could sap Santa Cruz County transportation money for 20 years

Jesse Kathan2025-05-01T10:34:28-07:00April 4, 2025|

Transportation commission to weigh loans in autumn

As highway and trail costs climb, Santa Cruz transportation leaders weigh loans

Jesse Kathan2025-05-01T10:34:30-07:00April 2, 2025|

April 3 transportation commission meeting to tackle budget

Rail options, costs on tap for Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation meeting

Jesse Kathan2025-05-01T10:34:32-07:00March 17, 2025|

Questions remain on funding, design

Environment

City staff seeks input on short-term West Cliff plans in Santa Cruz

Jesse Kathan2024-09-17T10:45:10-07:00September 16, 2024|

Fall meetings set for 5-Year Roadmap

Measure U would reduce San Lorenzo Valley Water bills, but could slow repairs

Jesse Kathan2024-09-05T17:39:10-07:00September 5, 2024|

Some water district board members oppose voter initiative

Santa Cruz County gas leaf-blower ban could negate electric rebates

Jesse Kathan2024-08-13T16:54:18-07:00August 12, 2024|

Ban could begin next month

Santa Cruz County voters asked to fund more forest management, environmental projects

Jesse Kathan2024-08-13T16:55:01-07:00July 16, 2024|

Explainer: The Water and Wildfire Protection Act on the Nov. 5 ballot

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