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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

Epstein victim grew up in Santa Cruz County, latest DOJ release reveals

Nik Altenberg2026-02-13T12:01:01-08:00February 12, 2026|

Jeffrey Epstein traveled to Santa Cruz, deposition says

Santa Cruz County ICE updates: Two visits, at least one arrest since November

Jesse Kathan2026-02-09T16:46:29-08:00February 6, 2026|

Jan. 18 visits to Watsonville, Freedom

Santa Cruz County election preview: 2026

Natalie Cuevas2026-02-04T14:14:20-08:00February 4, 2026|

June primary: key dates, incumbents and new candidates

Photos: Inside the annual homeless census in Watsonville

Amaya Edwards2026-05-11T12:08:21-07:00February 3, 2026|

Nearly 250 volunteers spread out across county for point-in-time count

Health

New pesticide alerts draw praise, criticism in Pajaro Valley

Nik Altenberg2025-07-02T17:32:54-07:00March 28, 2025|

Teachers, students describe health problems

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

Transportation

Santa Cruz council approves $900,000 to finish overdue rail trail segment

Jesse Kathan2025-05-01T10:34:37-07:00March 10, 2025|

More than $15 million spent for 0.7-mile path

Survey: Santa Cruz County residents describe unsafe cycling areas

Jay Leedy2025-05-01T10:34:39-07:00March 7, 2025|

Share your priorities for bike and walk improvements

Explainer: Upcoming decisions on the rail trail in Capitola

Jesse Kathan2025-05-01T10:34:41-07:00February 28, 2025|

What to know ahead of the March 4 town hall

Watsonville council members discuss rail trail options

Stephen Baxter2025-05-01T10:34:44-07:00February 14, 2025|

Paths planned near Beach Street, Pajaro Valley High School

Environment

Proposed rail-trail route could divert onto streets across Live Oak-Capitola border

Jesse Kathan2025-05-01T11:01:03-07:00June 21, 2024|

Explainer: The rail-trail’s proposed path through Santa Cruz County

Rail-trail money threatened after Santa Cruz County supervisors vote

Jesse Kathan2026-03-30T14:19:12-07:00March 29, 2024|

Supervisors delay $68 million for Live Oak, Capitola, Aptos segments

Compost toilet program to launch in San Lorenzo Valley

William S. Woodhams2024-08-13T17:01:04-07:00March 29, 2024|

‘The goal is to get the law changed’

Proposed fishing bans spark debate in Santa Cruz County

Jesse Kathan2024-08-13T17:01:42-07:00March 22, 2024|

Local kelp forests healthier than other areas