Santa Cruz commission votes no Circle Church historical status
City council will have final say on demolition, housing
Vote March 3: The People’s Agenda
We asked more than 200 people: What do you want local candidates to talk about as they compete for your vote?
Enforcement lowered for hallucinogens in Santa Cruz
Also, city council wants input on housing density
Changes ahead for women in jail, courts
County leaders aim to reduce impact of jail time on families
Meet Santa Cruz Local, part 6
Introducing Natalya Dreszer
Santa Cruz raises affordability bar for housing projects
Developers will have less incentive to build very low-income units
Supervisors recommend cap on vacation rentals
Parking, local owner requirements also may be in the works
River Street Camp to shift to Armory
Santa Cruz City Manager Martin Bernal answers our questions.
Voting in Santa Cruz County 101
How to vote and what's on your ballot
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