As lawsuits ensnare three housing proposals, what could it mean for the future of development in Santa Cruz County?
Developer Workbench has more than 200 proposed units tied up in court
279 below-market-rate apartments on tap in Santa Cruz
Center St. proposal switches from market rate to affordable
Developer and residents sue County of Santa Cruz over two Live Oak apartment proposals
Both proposals from developer Workbench invoked Builder’s Remedy
Santa Cruz could trade voting power for prettier developments
City Council to discuss Tuesday
The procrastinator’s guide to the June 2 election in Santa Cruz County
Who’s running and what they said
How Santa Cruz Candidates want to tackle homelessness
Ahead of the June 2 election, candidates offer diverging visions for homelessness policy
Four takeaways from Santa Cruz County election funding
Major donors include rail opponents, labor groups, local businesses
Female surfer statue finds new home in Capitola amid pushback from east side residents
After Pleasure Point residents were largely against the statue, Capitola embraces it
Local activists sue state regulators over cancer-causing pesticide
‘We should not have to keep suing the state just to be protected from cancer-causing chemicals.’
Watsonville Hospital lost $24 million last year. 2026 isn’t looking much better
Plus: ICU staffing agreement extended through March 7
This Santa Cruz nonprofit gave him a home. Then they took it away.
Left behind by the defunct Mental Health Client Action Network
Watsonville Hospital could close ICU amid staffing shortage
ICU to remain staffed for at least four weeks
Santa Cruz council pushes forward with $1.7 million harbor rail bridge plan, other relief measures
Free parking, expanded bus and water taxi service proposed
This New Jersey city achieved zero traffic deaths. Could it be a model for Santa Cruz?
Hoboken lowered speed limits, traded parking for safety
Santa Cruz staff advise against opening harbor rail bridge for walking
Report recommends expanding water taxi, bus service
Four ways to make streets safer in Watsonville
Plans to slow streets could save lives
Input wanted on West Cliff, Santa Cruz Main Beach protections
Meeting set for Thursday
Input wanted on potential upgrades to Harvey West Park in Santa Cruz
Pickleball, pools, pump track and new community center possible
Lithium battery storage proposal near Watsonville faces hurdles
Sites near Dominican Hospital, Aptos High School are not viable, company says
Capitola to consider rebuilding wharf restaurant, other facilities
Survey, meetings expected in spring
What went wrong at Live Oak School District
Money problems explained, and how other school districts compare
Property tax changes proposed in Santa Cruz County
State formula blamed for poor county roads, facilities
Explainer: Roaring Camp and freight rail in Santa Cruz County
What to know about Thursday’s Regional Transportation Commission meeting