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Housing

Santa Cruz County leaders outline results of $23 million in homeless services spending

Michael Warren Mott2023-08-25T13:06:49-07:00August 25, 2023|

Fewer services, more homeless in South County

Michael Warren Mott2023-08-17T16:31:46-07:00August 9, 2023|

Inflation, legal settlement puts squeeze on some tenants

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

Government

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

Pajaro, Soquel, Scotts Valley leaders discuss money challenges

Nik Altenberg2025-02-10T14:30:43-08:00February 10, 2025|

Plus, a city budget update

Jesse Kathan2025-10-15T09:48:31-07:00February 1, 2025|

$19.5 million grant hangs in balance

Nik Altenberg2025-01-29T18:27:22-08:00January 30, 2025|

Public forums in January, February

Health

Bek Borreson2021-03-11T10:42:07-08:00April 14, 2020|

Microloan program meant to aid businesses struggling from coronavirus lockdown

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?

Transportation

Environment