Proposed tax on empty homes debated in Santa Cruz
Similar tax in Oakland generated money, prompted changes
Santa Cruz City Council advances plan to reshape downtown
Expansion would add housing, connections to beach, new Warriors arena
Animal habitat lawsuit stalls UCSC housing projects
Students pushed off campus, some to their cars
Vacant-home tax advances in Capitola
City attorney told to draft law for potential November ballot measure
Podcast: Meet the Santa Cruz City Council District 6 candidates
Renee Golder and Sean Maxwell respond to voters’ questions
Permanent outdoor dining program advanced by Santa Cruz City Council
Construction costs concern some business leaders
Podcast: Meet the Santa Cruz City Council District 4 candidates
Hector Marin, Scott Newsome and Gregory Hyver discuss affordable housing
Podcast: Meet the Scotts Valley City Council candidates
Derek Timm, Allan Timms and Jim Reed respond to voters’ questions
Fewer regional COVID-19 patients help ease rules in Santa Cruz County
Lack of protective gear hampers progress toward Top 5 goals
How deep is Santa Cruz County’s economic downturn?
New rules, fewer visitors ahead for Santa Cruz County
Local doctor answers COVID FAQs
Dr. Catherine Sonquist Forest talks vaccines, treatment, social distancing
Santa Cruz County COVID progress prompts new rules
Beaches to be closed certain hours, restrictions eased for some business
Bus lanes on Highway 1, three new bridges funded for Santa Cruz County
$107M state grant awarded this week
Coastal Commission to consider limits on rebuilding of Santa Cruz County beach homes
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Rain could prompt evacuations in Santa Cruz County
Preliminary debris flow maps released
Santa Cruz County leaders outline rebuilding plan, landslide threat
EPA must inspect damaged and destroyed properties before debris removal
Santa Cruz tackles public restrooms
City council also kills 'Corridor Plan'
Santa Cruz City Council members respond to conduct report
Investigation validates two complaints against two council members
Meet Santa Cruz Local, part 3
On the eve of our drive, we answer your questions on membership.
Development near Dream Inn advances
We learn how local and state policy shape the number of affordable units.