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Housing

Coastal Commission approves Santa Cruz overnight RV parking ban

Michael Warren Mott2023-10-19T11:33:40-07:00May 12, 2023|

Parking alternatives offered, 72 hour tow notice required

Jesse Kathan2023-11-15T15:58:47-08:00May 12, 2023|

Pogonip camp cleanup expected to cost $250,000

Stephen Baxter2026-10-28T14:09:59-07:00May 5, 2023|

Part 3 of 3: Residents and leaders describe a need for housing

Stephen Baxter2026-10-28T14:09:35-07:00May 5, 2023|

Part 2 of 3: How homeless services money was spent from 2019 to 2021

Government

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

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

Plus, a city budget update

Health

Health officials urge residents to stay home

What can we learn from solutions in South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore?

Michael Todd and Stephen Baxter2021-03-04T10:08:40-08:00March 24, 2020|

Tenants, landlords try to navigate future

Stephen Baxter2021-03-11T10:50:52-08:00March 24, 2020|

Leaders aim to prevent more homeless residents

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