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Housing

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 Altenberg2026-09-03T18:58:43-07:00September 22, 2025|

23 townhomes proposed near Arana Gulch in Santa Cruz

253 below-market-rate homes on tap in Soquel

Tyler Maldonado2025-09-04T17:59:26-07:00September 4, 2025|

Construction expected to begin January 2026

Pajaro River levee sweep leaves dozens without shelter

Evan Quarnstrom2025-09-05T11:35:26-07:00August 29, 2025|

More than 100 displaced ahead of annual levee work

Government

Three more join race for Santa Cruz Mayor

Jesse Kathan2026-03-27T16:32:05-07:00March 4, 2026|

Field now includes repeat candidates and recalled council member

Will a female surfer statue gain enough support to be built on East Cliff?

Alexandria Bordas2026-03-03T08:04:27-08:00March 3, 2026|

Attend a community meeting for the project on March 12

Mental health clinicians at PVUSD speak out: cuts will be ‘devastating’ for students

Nik Altenberg and Amaya Edwards2026-02-22T13:32:09-08:00February 20, 2026|

As layoffs loom, some clinicians are leaving the district early

Environmental advocate to challenge Coonerty for Santa Cruz Mayor

Jesse Kathan2026-02-24T10:29:20-08:00February 20, 2026|

Two local seats for June primary remain uncontested

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

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

Capitola council delays decision on Park Avenue rail trail options

Stephen Baxter2025-05-01T10:34:46-07:00February 14, 2025|

Residents pack meeting, threaten lawsuit

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

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