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How to apply for a Measure C parcel tax exemption in Santa Cruz

Deadline to apply is July 24

Cabrillo College fixes most dental program violations, state board says

Remaining violation must be fixed by Aug. 17

Appeal expected after judge rules in city’s favor in soda tax lawsuit

Sacramento Superior Court judge tosses suit from beverage industry groups

Capitola affordable housing advances, construction expected by November

1098 38th Ave. slated for 52 below-market-rate homes

‘We’re going to keep escalating’: Dominican Hospital nurses decry proposed layoffs

Nurses say cuts would jeopardize patient safety

As Felton Fire faces mounting financial challenges, an assessment proposal divides residents

Ballots due July 24

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Housing

Townhomes proposed in Live Oak up for a vote by planning commission

Jesse Kathan2025-12-08T14:37:08-08:00December 8, 2025|

Plus: Temporary housing projects for homeless people to open in Live Oak

Catalyst nightclub would be demolished in proposal for Downtown Santa Cruz apartments

Jesse Kathan2026-05-08T15:37:53-07:00November 26, 2025|

Seven-story building would include 64 units

Six-story apartment building proposed on Capitola Road

Jesse Kathan2025-11-14T18:55:35-08:00November 14, 2025|

Capitola City Council nixes support for smaller project

A battle over state housing law could send a Live Oak apartment proposal to court

Jesse Kathan2025-11-13T12:11:20-08:00November 13, 2025|

Neighbors appeal Capitola Road project

Government

PVUSD takes first step towards school closures amid financial crisis

B. Sakura Cannestra2026-03-20T12:34:33-07:00March 19, 2026|

School closure committee applications to open next week

Pleasure Point residents say ‘yes’ to female surfer statue — just not here

B. Sakura Cannestra and Amaya Edwards2026-03-25T08:58:40-07:00March 17, 2026|

County to consider the proposal at April 3 meeting

Santa Cruz County bans federal immigration agents from using county property

B. Sakura Cannestra2026-03-11T12:14:38-07:00March 11, 2026|

Ban covers all county buildings, parking lots and open spaces

Santa Cruz City Council approves Coral Street zoning changes

Jesse Kathan2026-03-12T13:45:32-07:00March 10, 2026|

New buildings could be up to 8 stories

Health

Watsonville activist plans 30-day hunger strike against pesticides

Nik Altenberg2025-08-22T18:14:07-07:00August 22, 2025|

Activists to rally against pesticides at Sunday event at Barrios Unidos

Santa Cruz Planned Parenthood clinic closure leaves residents scrambling

Nik Altenberg and Amaya Edwards2025-08-08T17:30:14-07:00August 8, 2025|

Plus: Where to find care

Santa Cruz County syringe exchange adopts needs-based, mobile approach

Nik Altenberg2025-07-23T14:38:19-07:00July 22, 2025|

Fewer discarded needles help prompt policy change

Federal Medicaid cuts could threaten Watsonville hospital’s revival

Jesse Kathan2025-07-23T11:54:09-07:00July 18, 2025|

More uninsured, fewer patients could hurt finances

Transportation

Report projects $4.3 billion price tag for Santa Cruz County passenger rail

Jesse Kathan2025-06-10T14:45:08-07:00June 6, 2025|

40-minute train from Santa Cruz to Pajaro envisioned

Passenger rail costs, rider estimates on tap for Santa Cruz County

Jesse Kathan2025-06-06T17:12:52-07:00June 3, 2025|

Meeting set for June 9

Santa Cruz passenger rail options outlined

Tyler Maldonado2025-05-16T14:47:48-07:00May 16, 2025|

Potential stations described near Depot Park, Natural Bridges Drive

Watsonville rail trail, train depot options presented

Tyler Maldonado2025-05-13T17:32:38-07:00May 13, 2025|

Maps show potential routes on Walker, Beach streets

Environment

Cotoni-Coast Dairies trails expected to open in summer 2025

Jesse Greenspan2024-12-12T12:26:30-08:00December 12, 2024|

Parking, land management controversies on North Coast

Maps: Could a tsunami in Santa Cruz County reach your home?

Jesse Kathan2025-05-01T11:00:02-07:00December 6, 2024|

Consult maps and make a plan, officials advised after Thursday’s warning

City of Santa Cruz must provide UCSC with water as university expands

Jesse Kathan2024-11-27T15:55:15-08:00November 27, 2024|

Appeals court sides with campus

5-year West Cliff plan takes shape with road shift at Lighthouse Field

Jesse Greenspan2024-11-22T18:06:01-08:00November 20, 2024|

Restacked boulders, consistent designs are among priorities