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Capitola affordable housing advances, construction expected by November

1098 38th Ave. slated for 52 below-market-rate homes

‘We’re going to keep escalating’: Dominican Hospital nurses decry proposed layoffs

Nurses say cuts would jeopardize patient safety

As Felton Fire faces mounting financial challenges, an assessment proposal divides residents

Ballots due July 24

Over 100 seats across Santa Cruz County are up for election. Here’s why they matter.

Candidate info sessions Monday and Tuesday

Cabrillo College dental hygiene faculty, students allege toxic work and learning environment

Dean overseeing program resigns

Fieldworker turned business owner: Dulce Organic Farms

The story of Antonia Vega González

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Housing

Demand for homeless services climbs in Watsonville

Patrick Riley2022-02-23T03:13:57-08:00February 23, 2022|

Service providers, city leaders, residents take on challenges

Santa Cruz Warriors explore new arena project with housing

Patrick Riley2022-02-02T08:57:12-08:00February 1, 2022|

Plan could extend Downtown Santa Cruz toward beach

Santa Cruz council reaffirms proposed housing on Center Street

Jesse Kathan2022-01-26T00:21:03-08:00January 26, 2022|

Project will provide 35 units for ‘very low income’ households

Santa Cruz County housing projects for homeless advance, Sheriff’s Office to launch data dashboard

Stephen Baxter2022-01-25T22:05:41-08:00January 25, 2022|

Plus: Live Oak parking program killed, more Watsonville hospital money approved

Government

National Night Out events in Capitola, Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz, Boulder Creek, Watsonville

Nik Altenberg and Stephen Baxter2024-08-16T15:52:14-07:00August 5, 2024|

Free games, demonstrations on Tuesday, Aug. 6

Capitola voters to weigh sales tax hike

Tyler Maldonado2024-08-13T16:54:30-07:00August 1, 2024|

Projected budget shortfall blamed on inflation, pension costs

Soda tax heads to Santa Cruz city ballot

Tyler Maldonado2024-08-13T16:54:33-07:00August 1, 2024|

Litigation risk follows council member’s court win

Highway 1 cost overruns to be discussed by Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission

Jesse Kathan2024-08-13T16:54:37-07:00July 29, 2024|

Meeting set for Thursday, Aug. 1

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