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Toxic algal blooms blamed for beached whales, sick sea lions from Santa Cruz to Monterey Bay

A biotoxin outbreak this summer was the worst in decades

Supervisors get first look at possible taxes for roads

At Tuesday's meeting: to also review a pilot program for homeless, Measure Q spending

Housing proposals move forward in Seabright, Live Oak

19 townhomes on Frederick St., 100 units on 7th Ave.

Housing Matters to close another critical service in Santa Cruz

Recuperative care shelter will indefinitely close amid changes to Medi-Cal

Newcomer Mads Realmuto maintains lead in PVUSD race

Realmuto is challenging incumbent Misty Navarro in Area 7

Early election results in Santa Cruz County

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Housing

Ocean Street apartment plans revised in Santa Cruz

Jesse Kathan2023-02-03T16:19:34-08:00February 3, 2023|

Developers to share new details at Feb. 9 meeting

Housing production plan kicks off in Santa Cruz County

Jesse Kathan2023-01-31T18:54:52-08:00January 31, 2023|

Areas could be rezoned for growth

Live Oak Senior Center leaders seek space in teacher housing project

Grace Stetson2023-01-30T17:25:25-08:00January 30, 2023|

School district committee to tackle dispute

How to apply for disaster aid in Santa Cruz County

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Grants, loans available from federal and local sources

Government

Pajaro Valley school board could shake up as 3 incumbents trail

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Split continues over ethnic studies contract

After Trump win, Santa Cruz County leaders affirm support for immigrants

Jesse Kathan2024-11-08T19:03:03-08:00November 8, 2024|

Legal protections outlined in letter, event

Slipping Live Oak school bond stalls plans for teacher housing

Jesse Kathan2024-11-08T17:24:31-08:00November 7, 2024|

District leaders expect to target 2026 ballot

Scotts Valley election results: Lind, Clark, Jett lead council race

Jesse Greenspan2024-11-21T12:38:07-08:00November 7, 2024|

Scotts Valley school bond gains razor-thin lead

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