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Nov. 3 Election

Housing

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

Will streamlined environmental rules hasten development in Santa Cruz County?

Dave Ordoñez2025-08-29T14:26:15-07:00August 29, 2025|

New state laws exempt some projects from CEQA

Government

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

Ryan Coonerty is running for Santa Cruz mayor: what to know about his campaign so far

Jesse Kathan2026-02-15T11:29:23-08:00February 15, 2026|

Four things to know about the long-time politico

Health

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

‘Forever chemicals’ prompt water upgrades at Santa Cruz County lockup

Jesse Greenspan2025-02-12T15:51:55-08:00February 4, 2025|

County says water is safe amid evolving standards

Transportation

Rail trail, traffic calming projects on tap for Watsonville City Council

Stephen Baxter2025-05-01T10:34:50-07:00February 10, 2025|

New law makes parking within 20 feet of crosswalk illegal

New mayor, Green Valley Road upgrades on tap in Watsonville

Nik Altenberg2025-05-01T10:34:53-07:00December 9, 2024|

Dec. 10 city council meeting

Soquel Drive bike lane project continues in Aptos, Soquel, Live Oak

Jesse Kathan2025-05-01T10:34:55-07:00November 25, 2024|

County hopes to finish project in spring

Westside Santa Cruz rail trail could open late December

Jesse Kathan2025-05-01T10:34:58-07:00November 22, 2024|

Cost overruns, delays mount

Environment

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

Rental e-bikes expected in Live Oak, Pleasure Point, Capitola in March

Tyler Maldonado2024-08-13T17:03:40-07:00March 1, 2024|

Watsonville BCycle rollout delayed to August

Passenger rail construction expected to start in 2032 in Santa Cruz County

Jesse Kathan2024-02-12T15:03:51-08:00February 9, 2024|

Survey seeks input on transit problems, solutions

Investigations