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Monitoring invasive beetles in Santa Cruz County

Invasive beetles put native trees at risk

Watsonville City Council approves new restrictions on Flock cameras

Reduction in cameras, changes to data retention policy, and more

Watsonville leaders to discuss Flock contract

Meeting Tuesday evening, how to submit public comment

Bracing for El Niño: County looks to better forecasting, more alerts, road work

Heavy rain, landslides, flooding all possible

Capitola council candidate concerned over indoctrination of children by pro-LGBTQ+ educators, governments

Candidate TJ Welch reaffirms support for the LGBTQ+ community despite scrutiny

Moss Landing battery facility reignites 1.5 years after fire

Shelter-in-place warnings for nearby residents

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Housing

Overnight parking limits debated in Santa Cruz

2021-11-03T14:17:59-07:00September 22, 2021|

RV owners discuss potential new law

Santa Cruz County wildfire rebuilding rules loosen

Stephen Baxter2021-11-03T14:12:01-07:00September 14, 2021|

Program to add wildfire cameras advances

Housing plans could target job centers in Santa Cruz County

Stephen Baxter2021-11-03T14:12:02-07:00September 9, 2021|

City, county leaders inch toward allocations of thousands of homes

Santa Cruz council aims for transparency with new state housing law

Jesse Kathan2021-09-09T17:09:08-07:00September 9, 2021|

Expedited approval of projects draws concern, support

Government

Santa Cruz city budget avoids cuts, skips savings

Jesse Kathan2024-08-13T16:57:15-07:00May 29, 2024|

Long-term shortfall persists despite sales tax hike

How to get involved in budget hearings in Santa Cruz, Capitola, Scotts Valley, Watsonville

Jesse Kathan2025-05-01T11:01:19-07:00May 16, 2024|

Speak out on public spending in May and June

Cannabis dispensary approved at former Emily’s Bakery in Santa Cruz

Jesse Greenspan2024-08-13T16:58:03-07:00May 15, 2024|

School administrators lead opposition

Photo essay: UC Santa Cruz students urge divestment from weapons makers

2024-08-13T16:58:30-07:00May 10, 2024|

Sacramento State starts socially responsible investment policy

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