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Housing

Santa Cruz could trade voting power for prettier developments

Jesse Kathan2026-03-27T16:27:59-07:00March 23, 2026|

City Council to discuss Tuesday

‘The carpet’s been pulled out’: 250 Santa Cruz County households brace for loss of housing subsidy

Jesse Kathan2026-02-26T18:13:31-08:00February 27, 2026|

Emergency vouchers to end as Section 8 waitlist could be put on ice

Overcoming years of financial setbacks, a veterans housing project secures new funding

Amaya Edwards2026-02-25T19:26:33-08:00February 25, 2026|

“I just want it to be done”, Veterans Village inches closer to finishing

Affordable housing applications open on Pacific Ave.

Alexandria Bordas2026-02-18T12:28:44-08:00February 18, 2026|

Apply through March 21

Government

The procrastinator’s guide to the June 2 election in Santa Cruz County

Jesse Kathan2026-06-01T20:39:21-07:00June 1, 2026|

Who’s running and what they said

How Santa Cruz Candidates want to tackle homelessness

Jesse Kathan2026-05-29T16:37:16-07:00May 31, 2026|

Ahead of the June 2 election, candidates offer diverging visions for homelessness policy

Four takeaways from Santa Cruz County election funding

Jesse Kathan2026-05-29T18:11:02-07:00May 29, 2026|

Major donors include rail opponents, labor groups, local businesses

Female surfer statue finds new home in Capitola amid pushback from east side residents

Alexandria Bordas2026-05-28T11:37:14-07:00May 26, 2026|

After Pleasure Point residents were largely against the statue, Capitola embraces it

Health

After 50 years at Santa Cruz Planned Parenthood clinic, nurse was laid off with 1 hour notice

Nik Altenberg2026-09-03T18:58:21-07:00December 30, 2025|

Nurse speaks out after non-disclosure agreement expires

Months after closure, leaders of Santa Cruz homeless services nonprofit unanimously quit

Jesse Kathan2025-12-12T18:39:28-08:00December 12, 2025|

Future of MHCAN building, program is unclear

10 meals under $10: The best cheap eats in Santa Cruz County

2026-09-03T12:27:45-07:00December 5, 2025|

Sushi, tacos, chow mein, beef stroganoff all on the menu

Free food in Santa Cruz County: The definitive guide

Jesse Kathan2025-12-05T11:41:01-08:00December 5, 2025|

Meals, groceries, pantries and more

Transportation

Four ways to make streets safer in Watsonville

Jesse Kathan2025-08-19T17:56:03-07:00August 16, 2025|

Plans to slow streets could save lives

Watsonville’s walking and biking deaths far outpace the county average. Here’s why.

Jesse Kathan2025-08-22T19:08:43-07:00August 16, 2025|

Experts blame wide roads and high speeds

Share biking and walking wants with City of Santa Cruz staff

Jesse Kathan2025-08-16T00:05:17-07:00August 11, 2025|

Open house set for Thursday

Santa Cruz harbor rail bridge could open for biking, walking

Jesse Kathan2025-08-07T16:58:40-07:00August 7, 2025|

Also: final rail planning report expected in December

Environment

Input wanted on West Cliff, Santa Cruz Main Beach protections

Jesse Kathan2025-04-28T16:49:17-07:00April 28, 2025|

Meeting set for Thursday

Input wanted on potential upgrades to Harvey West Park in Santa Cruz

Tyler Maldonado2025-04-04T17:13:51-07:00April 4, 2025|

Pickleball, pools, pump track and new community center possible

Lithium battery storage proposal near Watsonville faces hurdles

Jesse Greenspan2025-03-27T13:17:06-07:00March 27, 2025|

Sites near Dominican Hospital, Aptos High School are not viable, company says

Capitola to consider rebuilding wharf restaurant, other facilities

Jesse Kathan2025-03-14T18:15:55-07:00March 14, 2025|

Survey, meetings expected in spring

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