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Housing

Santa Cruz County Supervisors reluctantly approve Live Oak housing project

B. Sakura Cannestra2026-02-11T16:04:15-08:00February 11, 2026|

Neighbors poised to sue over application timeline

Live Oak apartment proposal appears poised for legal battle over state housing law

Jesse Greenspan2026-02-06T13:23:36-08:00February 5, 2026|

Supervisors to consider 841 Capitola Road at Tuesday meeting

Controversial proposal for seasonal farmworker housing stalls in Pajaro

Nik Altenberg2026-02-02T18:40:14-08:00February 2, 2026|

Developer lists 1.3-acre parcel for sale

Tell us how you found housing in Santa Cruz County

Jesse Kathan2026-02-06T19:23:33-08:00February 2, 2026|

Send tips for tenants on the hunt

Government

Anti-surveillance organizers want to engage leaders in Watsonville and Capitola, but efforts are slow-going

B. Sakura Cannestra2026-05-11T12:10:14-07:00April 19, 2026|

Local groups to converge in Watsonville to discuss data privacy and Flock Safety cameras

Monterey County officials delay report on Pajaro flood money, again

Fidel M. Soto and Nik Altenberg2026-04-16T17:21:57-07:00April 16, 2026|

Spokesperson confirms all $20 million was spent by deadline

Watsonville utilities rates could go up July 1

Nik Altenberg and Fidel M. Soto2026-05-11T12:08:06-07:00April 6, 2026|

Fee hikes needed to make repairs, comply with state law

Santa Cruz County eyes potential half-cent sales tax hike to offset federal cuts

Nik Altenberg2026-03-27T22:21:35-07:00March 27, 2026|

Local taxes could be as high as 10.25% if adopted by voters

Health

Watsonville Hospital races to find solution as financial woes deepen

Evan Quarnstrom2026-05-11T12:08:33-07:00November 14, 2025|

Hospital losses for 2025 could top $14 million

How to get free food in Santa Cruz County as food stamps set to run dry

Evan Quarnstrom2025-11-03T14:16:47-08:00October 31, 2025|

Local food banks brace for surge amid federal shutdown

Federal shutdown threatens food assistance program for thousands of children in Santa Cruz County

Nik Altenberg2025-11-26T17:49:20-08:00October 14, 2025|

Tariff money, new bill hope to provide relief

Report: 21,000 Santa Cruz County residents could lose health insurance by 2028

Tyler Maldonado2025-10-15T09:48:05-07:00October 8, 2025|

Thousands of Santa Cruz County residents set to lose health insurance or see premiums double

Transportation

Report describes $5 fares, potential train frequency in Santa Cruz County

Jesse Kathan2025-08-01T14:38:57-07:00August 1, 2025|

Future of rail project to be discussed at Thursday meeting

Help make highways safer in Santa Cruz County

Jesse Kathan2025-08-13T17:29:12-07:00July 23, 2025|

Survey will help guide improvements

Electric carshare program to launch in Watsonville

Tyler Maldonado2025-06-27T14:01:48-07:00June 25, 2025|

Nonprofit Míocar to offer 8 cars in pilot program

Passenger rail input wanted in Santa Cruz, Watsonville

Stephen Baxter2025-06-24T12:15:39-07:00June 24, 2025|

Feedback wanted by Aug. 15

Environment

Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz water projects aim for better reliability

Jesse Greenspan2025-03-01T14:04:42-08:00February 26, 2025|

Climate change, aging facilities prompt millions in upgrades

Major water project to finish in Soquel, Aptos, Capitola

Jesse Greenspan2025-02-27T09:50:07-08:00February 20, 2025|

Recycled wastewater to replenish groundwater basin

High wind, rain, surf, slides due for Santa Cruz County

Nik Altenberg2025-02-14T12:45:54-08:00February 12, 2025|

Weather service issues warnings through Saturday

New group to oversee $7 million in land work through Measure Q in Santa Cruz County

Jesse Kathan2025-01-29T15:17:05-08:00January 29, 2025|

Applications open for 5 board members

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