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Housing

Art fills Circle Church in Santa Cruz during demolition delay

Michael Warren Mott2023-03-31T15:42:13-07:00March 31, 2023|

City approvals required before construction starts

Tyler Maldonado2023-04-17T17:14:27-07:00March 29, 2023|

Governor seeks second major disaster declaration for Santa Cruz County

Tyler Maldonado and Natalya Dreszer2023-03-24T18:43:41-07:00March 23, 2023|

How to get resources and how to help

Karyn Cortani2023-03-21T15:25:04-07:00March 10, 2023|

Alternative programs, tips shared to help find homes

Government

Jesse Kathan2025-01-24T13:29:51-08:00January 24, 2025|

Activists clarify rights of undocumented California residents

Stephen Baxter2025-01-13T10:39:41-08:00January 9, 2025|

Plus, mayor’s replacement to be discussed

Nik Altenberg and Fidel M. Soto2024-12-12T13:48:15-08:00December 12, 2024|

Receipts needed for goods bought years prior

Potential changes for roads, rail, schools

Health

Stephen Baxter2021-03-11T10:51:07-08:00December 11, 2019|

Also, supervisors protect mobile home park residents

Kara Meyberg Guzman2022-05-03T09:47:07-07:00May 24, 2019|

How does Santa Cruz County's needle exchange program compare with other programs in the state?

Transportation

Environment

Investigations