Homelessness dips in Santa Cruz, rises in Watsonville
The 2024 point-in-time homeless census in four charts
How many unhoused people have found homes in Santa Cruz County?
Key statistic takes some digging
Author discusses relationships, money to address homelessness
‘Miracle Messages’ as an antidote to social isolation
Santa Cruz reaches housing goals while county, other cities fail
Capitola, Scotts Valley make least progress on affordable homes
Santa Cruz County public defender wants more immigration lawyers
County budget remains barrier
Santa Cruz County invests $380,000 in child care
Forgivable loan applications due Aug. 6
Capitola council advances wharf plan with new restaurant
Master plan due in fall
Adopted Watsonville budget to finish Ramsay Park upgrades
Council members praise $60M in city infrastructure investments
Santa Cruz County COVID-19 cases increase at faster rate
Family gatherings a major factor, leaders say
Podcast Ep. 80 How to be social but safer during the pandemic
Infectious disease expert shares advice
Capitola council cuts money for senior care groups
Council decides against tax hikes on ballot
Santa Cruz County COVID-19 case increase worries health leaders
South County essential workers among hardest hit
Santa Cruz aims for new approaches to West Cliff Drive erosion
Plan would guide decisions on armoring, retreat from coast
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