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Housing

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

162 below-market-rate homes on tap in Scotts Valley

Nik Altenberg2026-09-29T14:25:18-07:00August 26, 2025|

Residency expected by 2028

Santa Cruz developer appeals dismissal of Food Bin housing lawsuit

Tyler Maldonado2025-08-15T23:41:26-07:00August 15, 2025|

Project’s future hinges on 11 units, developer says

Santa Cruz Clocktower apartments approved at 8 stories

Tyler Maldonado2025-08-13T13:30:57-07:00August 13, 2025|

Project could grow to 224 units

Government

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

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

Health

‘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

Bird flu risks described by Santa Cruz County health officials

Jesse Kathan2025-02-07T14:49:49-08:00February 4, 2025|

Washing hands, avoiding raw milk among tips

Update: Residents told to monitor hazardous smoke from Moss Landing fire

2025-01-19T10:21:25-08:00January 17, 2025|

‘Moderate’ air quality expected Friday, Saturday in Santa Cruz County

Watsonville residents among more than 500 laid off at Monterey Mushrooms

Nik Altenberg and Fidel M. Soto2025-01-17T16:29:00-08:00January 16, 2025|

Company made payouts for pollution, wage theft

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

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

West Cliff survey favors fewer cars, more recreation

Jesse Greenspan2024-02-02T09:48:12-08:00February 1, 2024|

Priorities outlined for crumbling Santa Cruz asset

Recent storms top $2.8 million in damage on Santa Cruz County coast

Jesse Kathan2024-01-12T17:40:33-08:00January 12, 2024|

Frequent destruction prompts talk of ‘managed retreat,’ climate change

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