Did Measure M talk shrink Santa Cruz’s rental market?
City, county data show need for better monitoring of rental housing stock
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City to use eminent domain
Central Home Supply objects to Santa Cruz's forced buyout
New homeless camp by Depot Park
Santa Cruz City Council creates a new 50-bed homeless camp in a Washington Street parking lot by Depot Park. The new camp will be managed, and will have rules, such as no drugs or criminal activity. We hear [...]
Hearing from homeless people on conditions at Ross Camp
Santa Cruz City Council reschedules the closure of a homeless camp at River Street and Highway 1. This time it's set for April 17, and it's supposed to coincide with the reopening of the nearby 1220 River Street [...]
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Homeless camp closure delayed, again
Santa Cruz City Council delays the closure of the homeless camp behind the Ross Dress For Less on River Street, until the city can find a better place for the 200 people living there. Also, to the relief [...]
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