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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

‘Streamlined’ process approved for rebuilding after wildfire

Kara Meyberg Guzman2021-03-11T10:41:11-08:00September 1, 2020|

CZU Lightning Complex Fire among most destructive wildfires in state history

COVID speeds homeless coordination in Santa Cruz

Stephen Baxter2021-03-19T19:06:28-07:00August 11, 2020|

Council eager to renew deal with Santa Cruz Warriors

Vacation rentals capped in Santa Cruz County areas

Stephen Baxter2021-03-11T10:50:22-08:00June 30, 2020|

Cannabis cultivation expanded, disposable cup fee delayed, placeholder county budget approved

Podcast Ep. 79: Santa Cruz library decision looms

2022-05-03T09:50:11-07:00June 19, 2020|

Renovate in place, or build new with garage, housing

Government

Ballots for Scotts Valley schools, fire district elections due Oct. 24 and Nov. 7

Tyler Maldonado2023-10-19T15:35:08-07:00October 18, 2023|

School and fire leaders explain plans to voters

Amid West Cliff repairs, more diverse group wanted for coastal vision in Santa Cruz

Jesse Kathan2023-11-15T15:56:20-08:00September 27, 2023|

Plus: Warriors arena lease extended

Santa Cruz County leaders explore potential new jail

Jesse Kathan2023-11-15T15:56:30-08:00September 15, 2023|

Possible $200 million project weighed by Sheriff’s Office, inmate advocates

Watsonville council approves $10 million for parks, roads, services

Jesse Kathan2023-11-15T15:56:33-08:00August 30, 2023|

Measure R sales tax hike brings in new money

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