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Housing

Report finds fewer homeless residents in Santa Cruz County

Stephen Baxter2024-05-10T13:19:42-07:00August 4, 2023|

Count shows uptick of homelessness in Watsonville

Michael Warren Mott2024-05-10T14:24:32-07:00July 28, 2023|

Advocates offer money-saving ideas, advice on non-renewal notices

Michael Warren Mott2023-07-17T16:46:52-07:00July 17, 2023|

Fundraising push planned for this year

Jesse Kathan2023-11-15T15:58:07-08:00July 6, 2023|

Hundreds of new homes slated for Town Center, Scotts Valley Drive

Government

Jesse Kathan2025-03-04T15:43:48-08:00March 4, 2025|

Tows, parking tickets up to $144 possible

Nik Altenberg2025-02-26T14:06:37-08:00February 25, 2025|

Renew documents, follow policy changes and consider a lawyer

Nik Altenberg2025-02-21T18:22:58-08:00February 21, 2025|

March 15 notice deadline may pass, more reserve money tapped

Jesse Greenspan2025-05-01T10:59:46-07:00February 21, 2025|

Pajaro, Soquel, Scotts Valley leaders discuss money challenges

Health

Stephen Baxter2021-03-04T09:37:16-08:00April 14, 2020|

Santa Cruz County leaders explain criteria to lift lockdown

Health officials encouraged by latest projections

Santa Cruz Local2022-05-03T09:46:25-07:00April 9, 2020|

Who gets tested? Why is the county rationing tests?

Stephen Baxter2021-03-11T10:50:46-08:00April 9, 2020|

Sheriff fears beach crowds amid COVID-19 pandemic

Transportation

Environment