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Housing

How to find home insurance in the Santa Cruz Mountains

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

Tyler Maldonado2023-10-19T11:31:48-07:00May 18, 2023|

60 units could be built above new bus station

Government

Jesse Kathan and Jesse Greenspan2025-07-29T11:12:38-07:00March 31, 2025|

Sports fields, bike areas could be revamped

Jesse Greenspan2025-03-21T16:30:20-07:00March 21, 2025|

Bridge work anticipated to cost nearly $1 billion

Stephen Baxter2025-03-20T16:57:19-07:00March 20, 2025|

Steps to help protect your benefits

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

Tows, parking tickets up to $144 possible

Health

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

Santa Cruz County families, teachers and school leaders adapt to online learning

Transportation

Environment

Investigations