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Nov. 3 Election

Housing

County works to uncover and reverse historical racist housing restrictions

Amaya Edwards and Jesse Kathan2025-10-10T10:04:31-07:00October 3, 2025|

Language illegal for more than 40 years still in some deeds

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

Government

PVUSD could soon discuss closing schools — months after a push to consider it

Jesse Kathan2026-03-07T10:51:19-08:00March 7, 2026|

Discussion comes alongside proposal for bond measure

UC Santa Cruz student to challenge city Councilmember Renée Golder

Jesse Kathan2026-03-06T17:56:46-08:00March 6, 2026|

Also: One more joins mayoral race, Justin Cummings secures another term

A Santa Cruz nonprofit offered to step in for an embattled mental health organization. Not everyone is on board.

Jesse Kathan2026-03-04T14:21:22-08:00March 4, 2026|

People First could temporarily run MHCAN’s programs

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

Health

Report calls for new jail or mental health facility in Santa Cruz County

Jesse Greenspan2025-04-10T17:35:25-07:00April 9, 2025|

More treatment options wanted to reduce criminality

Thousands of Santa Cruz County residents could lose health care with Medicaid cuts

Tyler Maldonado2025-04-01T08:47:40-07:00April 1, 2025|

Clogged emergency departments, more costs for patients and hospitals anticipated

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

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

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

Explainer: Santa Cruz County’s road problems

Jesse Kathan2025-05-01T11:00:57-07:00July 5, 2024|

County tax hike for roads possible in 2025

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

Investigations