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Housing

Council sidelines Santa Cruz’s library-garage plan

Kara Meyberg Guzman2022-05-03T09:52:19-07:00May 15, 2019|

If the council doesn’t come up with a plan for a new library within the next year, Santa Cruz risks losing the $27 million provided by Measure S.

Kara Meyberg Guzman2022-05-03T09:52:31-07:00April 30, 2019|

A U.S. district court decision on Monday allows the City of Santa Cruz to close the Ross Camp come Friday.

Kara Meyberg Guzman2022-05-03T09:52:38-07:00April 27, 2019|

A U.S. district court will decide whether the city can legally close a homeless camp.

Kara Meyberg Guzman2022-05-03T09:52:43-07:00April 25, 2019|

SB 50, a controversial housing bill working its way through the Legislature, got some major revisions Wednesday.

Government

Kara Meyberg Guzman2022-10-25T15:13:33-07:00October 25, 2022|

Derek Timm, Allan Timms and Jim Reed respond to voters’ questions

Natalya Dreszer2024-01-26T14:06:41-08:00September 29, 2022|

Teacher pay, mental health, curriculum emerge as top voter concerns

Jesse Kathan2023-02-17T17:12:35-08:00September 27, 2022|

Plus: Santa Cruz council approves water tie with Scotts Valley

Kara Meyberg Guzman2022-09-29T18:21:59-07:00September 27, 2022|

Affordable housing, rent help, homelessness are among top themes

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