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Nov. 3 Election

Housing

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 Altenberg2026-09-03T18:56:13-07:00February 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

Residents oppose Catalyst redevelopment; nightclub’s manager says new building is overdue

Gabrielle Gillette2026-01-30T17:41:32-08:00January 30, 2026|

Developers hope to keep Catalyst in the building

Government

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

PVUSD school relocations are postponed, but still on the table.

Jesse Kathan2026-05-22T11:29:50-07:00May 21, 2026|

Five ways to use your voice and get involved

‘Everything’s getting taken away’: PVUSD could close two schools this summer

Jesse Kathan and Nik Altenberg2026-09-03T12:26:24-07:00May 18, 2026|

Renaissance High could move to Duncan Holbert campus, displacing students

Four housing ideas from Santa Cruz mayor, council candidates

Jesse Kathan2026-05-27T16:29:37-07:00May 16, 2026|

Build triplexes, fight the state, register rentals, consider taxes

Health

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 Altenberg2026-09-03T18:58:27-07:00October 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

New study finds 29% of Santa Cruz County pregnancies near harmful pesticides

Nik Altenberg2026-09-03T18:58:29-07:00October 1, 2025|

Plus: Watsonville activist completes 30-day hunger strike after brief hospitalization

Transportation

Passenger rail input wanted in Santa Cruz, Watsonville

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

Feedback wanted by Aug. 15

Santa Cruz harbor bridge to close Monday for 7 months

Stephen Baxter2025-06-20T14:53:53-07:00June 20, 2025|

Shutdown set through January

Bike path could change on East Cliff Drive in Pleasure Point

Ruby Lee Schembari2025-06-17T17:35:44-07:00June 17, 2025|

Survey respondents prefer separated bike lane

Years after fatal crash, a mother awaits change on Highway 9

Jesse Kathan2025-12-24T11:12:28-08:00June 13, 2025|

Sidewalk due on Highway 9 near Graham Hill Road by 2027

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

Investigations